HABA recalls 118,000 toys made in Germany from the US market

HABA - September 2008


Product recalls in the US have no relevance for the German/European market

Also concerned: Triolino Puzzle
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with HABA today announced a voluntary recall of 118,000 toys.

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. The wooden rattles, pacifier holders, and stroller toys contain small pieces including glued on mirrors and/or prisms that can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants. The head of the ladybug puzzle pieces also poses a choking hazard.

Habermaass Corp. has received 15 reports of incidents involving the recalled puzzles, rattles, and pacifier holders including pieces of the rattles detaching and being mouthed by young children.

HABA, Germany states on request of BRANDORA: „We understand your concerns at latest news from the United States. However, product recalls in the US have no relevance for the German/European market. HABA distributes millions of products with glued-on mirrors around the globe and have received only few reports on detached parts so far. However, our high quality wooden toys are made of natural materials that may change due to climate conditions or mechanical influence. Although we cannot eliminate any possibility of such incidents, we guarantee that there are no design or production flaws on the part of HABA! All HABA toys for infants and toddlers comply with the European Standard for Safety of Toys (EN 71). Most articles have additionally been tested by independent monitoring organisations and bear the GS sign. In the USA any incident reported to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) automatically initiates product recalls. Of course, we took all measures necessary and also increased the frequency of sample controls in Germany but did not find any evidence of product failure. For 70 year HABA has been standing for high quality and safety. We carefully choose natural materials, apply highest product standards and constantly revise our rules and regulations – to make sure, you can always trust in our brand.”


Part one of this recall involves the following items in which incidents were reported; however, no injuries occurred.

0972 Lucy Clutching Toy
0973 Little Heart Clutching Toy
0920 Clutching Toy Belinda
2268 Triolino Puzzle
0951 Miro
1037 Bunny Pacifier Chain
1048 Pacifier Chain Bear

Part two of this recall is a proactive decision by HABA in light of the similar design of these toys to the above toys being recalled. To date, there have been no injuries, incidents or product failures associated with these toys. The decision is made out of an abundance of caution and safety concerns.

0917 Speedy Clutching Toy
0971 Bella Clutching Toy
0919 Clutching Toy Pixie's World
0924 Clutching Toy Pirate
0974 Bonita Clutching Toy
0975 Rally Clutching Toy
1062 Pram Decoration Little Hearts
1066 Flori
1067 Triola
1184 Trio
3739 Stellino Clutching Toy
3744 Tamtam Clutching Toy
3572 Discovery Ball W/rattle
3571 Discovery Balls, Set Of 4
3708 Construction Site Stroller Chain

HABA apologize for the inconvenience and restate their commitment to the quality and safety of their toys.