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