TOMY Recalls Munching Max Chipmunk Toys Due to Laceration Hazard
Recalled 2017-07-13. Laceration hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 9,300Units
2017-07-13Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Lamaze Munching Max chipmunk stuffed toys with item number L27578. "Tomy," "Lamaze" and the item number are printed on a sewn-in fabric label near the tail of the toy. The stuffed toy is multi-colored with a white clip on the head of the chipmunk. When the clip is pulled, the chipmunk toy vibrates and simulates eating the cloth nut attached to its arm.
- The hazard
- Parts inside the toy can break creating a sharp point that can penetrate the surface of the toy, posing a laceration hazard.
- Injuries
- TOMY International has received one report of a minor laceration injury to a child's hand.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact TOMY International to receive a free replacement toy and a TOMY online store coupon.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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