The CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) issued the recall alert on December 1, 2022. (1) According to the recall advisory, one consumer reported noticing the toy house’s open seam. (1)(2) Thankfully, as of posting this recall warning, no injuries have been reported concerning this HABA recall. (1)(2)
Which HABA Products Are Included & How To Identify Them?
Only Discovery Cubes Animal Hide and Seek activity toys are affected by this HABA recall. (1)(2) These HABA toys come in the shape of a house for the toy animals included in the set: a mouse, a fox, and a hedgehog. The toy house is made of multicolored fabric, but the seams can rip, exposing the filling, which can pose ingestion and choking risks. You can find the model number “306684” on the packaging and sewn in the label inside the toy house.
What To Do With The Toys & How To Get A Refund
If you have these toys at home, cut them in half using a pair of scissors, and take a photo of the cut house before discarding them in your trash bin (away from children’s reach). (1) Contact the following HABA customer service channels to send the photo and process your refund: (1)(2)
Phone: 888-430-0060 (toll-free) from 8 AM to 5 PM ET Monday through Friday Email: [email protected] Recall website: habausa.com/pages/discovery-cubes-animal-hide-seek-recall HABA website: www.habausa.com, then click “Recall” (bottom of the page)
Affected customers are entitled to a $30 refund or gift card from HABA USA. (1)
Is It Still Safe To Use The Recalled HABA Toys?
Although intact HABA Discovery Cubes are safe for your child to play with, there’s no telling when the seams can burst open. It’s best to follow the manufacturer’s instructions to cut the toys and discard them for your child’s safety and to get a refund.
Is HABA A Good Brand?
Yes. According to HABA USA’s Quality & Product Safety page, all their toys meet American and European standards for materials and processing. The brand also claims that they design toys with children in mind, using high-quality materials.
HABA Toys Not Included In The Recall
Only the Discovery Cubes Animal Hide-And-Seek activity toys are included in this recall. HABA sells a wide range of popular and educational toys that you can choose as the best gifts for your children or add to their wishlist for Santa. Some examples include:
Chromatix 3D Arranging Game Wooden Building Blocks Walker Wagon Push Toy Town Maze Magnetic Puzzle Game Hanging Doorway Puppet Theater Freya 12” Soft Doll Basic Building Blocks (102 pieces) Extra Large Wooden Starter Set Popping Frog Silicone Teething Toy Eat-it-up Dragon Glove Puppet Marine World Soft Baby Discovery Cubes (machine washable) Kullerbu Police Chase (16 pieces) Play Set My First Advent Calendar – Farmyard Animals Little Friends Dollhouse Town Villa with Furniture Terra Kids Scout Bundle My Very First Games – Here, Fishy, Fishy! Magnetic Game Mouse Rod Clutching Toy Rattle Bad Rodach 18 Piece Wooden Building Blocks Summer Meadow Table Seat for Dolls (new product)
Many of these educational toys can help your child develop their cognitive and motor skills. You can pick toys based on their functionality, such as teaching special skills to preschoolers or older kids. Some toys, such as the King of the Dice Board Game, are also good for playing with the whole family.
Where Are HABA Toys Made?
According to the CPSC’s recall advisory, the affected HABA toys are made in China. (1)
Checking For Recalled Baby Products
Unsafe products (food, toys, clothes, etc.) can cause serious injuries or even death. It’s important to monitor the latest local and world news for reports on recent recalls or safety warnings. You can follow bookmark our articles to keep you updated:
Recalled toys list (2020 to 2022) Baby food recall (2015 to 2022) Baby formula recall (2001 to 2022) Pacifier recall (2019 to 2022) Baby wipes recall (2014 to 2022)
Recent Baby Product Recalls & Safety Warnings
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Official Federal Websites
cpsc.gov – for children’s and household products fda.gov – for baby formula, food, medicine, and other baby product recall recalls.gov nhtsa.gov (NHTSA or National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) – for vehicle and car seat recalls
REFERENCES (1) https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/HABA-USA-Recalls-Discovery-Cubes-Animal-Hide-and-Seek-Activity-Toys-Due-to-Choking-and-Ingestion-Hazards-Recall-Alert (2) https://www.habausa.com/pages/discovery-cubes-animal-hide-seek-recall
