More Than 400,000 Fisher-Price Dumbbell Toys Recalled Due to Choking Risks

Published on August 30, 2024

Toy manufacturer Fisher-Price is recalling dumbbell toys in the United States amid concerns of choking risks, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). “This recall involves the plastic dumbbell toy sold with the Fisher-Price Baby Biceps Gift Set,” the CPSC said in an Aug. 29 recall notice. “The gray caps on the end of the dumbbell toy can come off, posing a choking hazard to infants.” In total, around 366,200 units were recalled, with 37,850 more pulled out from Canada. “The bar of the dumbbell toy is gray with orange and red plastic weights on each side. The model number GJD49 is located on the back of the kettlebell toy in the gift set,” the notice reads....

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