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TOMY Recalls Munching Max Chipmunk Toys Due to Laceration Hazard

Official CPSC recall 17-188, dated Jul 13, 2017.

Last checked against CPSC data on Oct 15, 2026, 7:03 PM ET.

Status: Recall found CPSC

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Hazard (from the official notice)

Parts inside the toy can break creating a sharp point that can penetrate the surface of the toy, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy (from the official notice)

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.

Hazard (from the official notice)

Parts inside the toy can break creating a sharp point that can penetrate the surface of the toy, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy (from the official notice)

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.

Description (from the official notice)

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.

Remedy options (from the official notice)

Replace

Incidents and injuries (from the official notice)

TOMY International has received one report of a minor laceration injury to a child's hand.

Where it was sold (from the official notice)

Babies R Us, Toy R Us and other retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from May 2016 through July 2017 for about $16.

Consumer contact (from the official notice)

TOMY International toll-free at 866-725- 4407 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to noon Friday or online at http://recall.tomy.com. Consumers can also visit www.tomy.com and click on Recalls for more information.

Hazard and remedy text is shown word for word from the official notice.

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Questions About This Recall

What is the hazard in the official notice?

Parts inside the toy can break creating a sharp point that can penetrate the surface of the toy, posing a laceration hazard.

What does the official notice say to do?

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.

Where is the official notice?

The CPSC notice is linked on this page. Compare the brand, model, and date on your label with that notice.

Register your product with the manufacturer. Registered owners can be contacted directly if there is a recall. Look for a registration card in the box or on the manufacturer's website.