CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2014-03-19

Ganz Recalls Grumpy Cat Stuffed Animal Toys Due to Choking Hazard

14135 · Recalled 2014-03-19 · CPSC page

Grumpy Cat Laying 8”. Red circle indicates location of batch number on the sewn-in-label.
Grumpy Cat Laying 8”. Red circle indicates location of batch number on the sewn-in-label.

Description

This recall involves three styles of plush Grumpy Cat stuffed animal toys by Ganz. They include an 8-inch Grumpy Cat in laying position, a 5-inch long sitting Grumpy Cat and a 4-inch Grumpy Cat key clip. The toys are multi-colored in white with dark brown, light brown and gray fur material. Grumpy Cat toys have blue crystal eyes with the eye lids half closed, a down-turned mouth and white whiskers. This toy is labeled for ages 3 and older. The Grumpy Cat key chain has a black plastic key clip at the top of the cat's head. The recalled toys have batch numbers 86754 or 224861, and model numbers printed on the sewn-in label located near the tail of the cat. The recalled toys model and batch numbers are: Description Model Batch 1 Batch 2 Grumpy Cat 8" Laying HGC12974 86754 224861 Grumpy Cat 5" Sitting HGC12982 86754 224861 Grumpy Cat Key Clip HGC12983 86754 224861

Hazards

The stuffed animals' eyes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Reported injuries

The firm has received six reports of the eyes detaching from the Grumpy Cat toys. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Ganz for a free replacement Grumpy Cat product of equivalent value or a full refund.

Products

NameModelUnits
Three styles of Plush Grumpy Cat stuffed animal toys.About 8,200

Parties

Manufacturer
Ganz USA LLC, Marietta, Ga.
Made in
China
Sold at
Gift, drug, toy stores including hospitals, museums, gift shops nationwide

Consumer contact

Ganz at (800) 724-5902 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.Ganz.com and click on Recall Info for more information.

More images

Grumpy Cat 5” Sitting. Red circle indicates location of batch number on the sewn-in-label.
Grumpy Cat 5” Sitting. Red circle indicates location of batch number on the sewn-in-label.
Grumpy Cat 4” Key Clip. Red circle indicates location of batch number on the sewn-in-label.
Grumpy Cat 4” Key Clip. Red circle indicates location of batch number on the sewn-in-label.

Source: CPSC recall 14135. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.