Monti Kids Wooden Push Toys

CPSC Recall #22-741 — April 21, 2022

Recall Summary

Recall Number22-741
Recall DateApril 21, 2022
Remedy TypeRefund
Units AffectedAbout 1,375
ImporterMonti Kids Inc., of Orinda, California  
Manufactured InVietnam

Where It Was Sold

Online at Montikids.com from April 2021 through January 2022 as one item in the level 7 Monti Kids Program subscription box for about $300. 

Product

Monti Kids Wooden Push Toys

Description

This recall involves Push Toys which are included with the Level 7 of the Monti Kids Program subscription box. The Push Toy consists of a wooden handle attached to a rolling cylinder, which contains wooden balls. The lot numbers 0D41 and 1A41, “Montessori designs, Ethically Made in Vietnam, and ASTM CPSIA Safety Certified,” are printed on the underside of the handle, facing the rolling cylinder.

Hazard

The toy’s rolling cylinder can separate, exposing the balls inside, posing a choking hazard to children.

Incidents & Injuries

Monti Kids has received 145 reports of the toy’s rolling cylinder separating.  No injuries have been reported.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children, dispose of the toy by throwing it into the trash, and contact Monti Kids to receive a $40 refund. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.

Federal law prohibits the sale of toys with small parts for children under age 3. CPSC uses a standardized small parts cylinder to test whether pieces from a toy can fit entirely inside — if they can, they are considered a choking hazard. Products marketed for children under 3 must not contain any small parts. Beyond the legal requirements, the CPSC and pediatricians recommend keeping all small objects away from children under 4, as the risk of choking extends beyond the formal legal age threshold.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.