Ganz Recalls Grumpy Cat Stuffed Animal Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Manufacturer: Ganz USA LLC

Product: Three styles of Plush Grumpy Cat stuffed animal toys.

Hazard: The stuffed animals’ eyes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

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

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

Remedy: Replace

Sold At: Gift, drug and toy stores including hospitals, museums and gift shops nationwide from December 2013 through January 2014 for about $8 to $10.

Units: About 8,200

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.

Company Website: www.Ganz.com

CPSC Recall Notice: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Ganz-Recalls-Grumpy-Cat-Stuffed-Animal-Toys/