Wind Chime Toys

CPSC Recall #10-136 — February 9, 2010

Recall Summary

Recall Number10-136
Recall DateFebruary 9, 2010
Remedy TypeReplace
Units AffectedAbout 600,000 in the United States and 200,000 in Canada
Manufactured InChina

Where It Was Sold

Toys R Us
Walmart
Target
Buy Buy Baby and TJ Maxx stores nationwide from February 2002 through February 2010 for about $8 separately
$22 for the Tiny Smarts Gift Sets and $70 with the Gymini Kick & Play Activity Gym.

Product

Wind Chime Toys

Description

This recall involves wind chime toys sold separately, with the Gymini Kick & Play Activity Gym and Tiny Smarts Gift Sets. The toy produces the sound of a wind chime. "Tiny Love" is printed on a tag on the toy. The following names and item numbers are included in this recall:NameItem NumberBaby Wind Chime# 493Baby Wind Chime - Ocean# 593Tiny Smarts - Baby Bunny# 512Wind Chime - Duck*The Wind Chime - Duck is soldwith the Gymini Kick and PlayActivity Gym. Only the WindChime is affected by this Recall# 811Wind Chime - Louie# 516Wind Chime - Ella# 517Tiny Smarts Gift Set*Bunny Wind Chime is the onlyproduct affected by this Recall.# 539Wind chimes sold with other Tiny Love Activity Gyms are not included in this recall.

Hazard

The wind chime toy can be pulled apart exposing sharp metal rods, posing puncture and laceration hazards to the baby.

Incidents & Injuries

The firm has received five reports of babies pulling apart the wind chimes exposing the sharp metal rods, including a report of a minor injury to a 24-month-old baby who punctured his cheek with the rods.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should immediately take the recalled wind chimes from babies and contact Tiny Love to receive a free replacement toy.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace 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 (Replace) at no cost to you.

Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.

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.