About 15,000 Baby Einstein Baby Neptune Soothing Seascape crib toys are being recalled because anchors that hold the straps to the back of the turtle can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children, according to a press release from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The Baby Einstein Baby Neptune Soothing Seascape crib toy is a plastic molded turtle with a toy aquarium body that has woven fabric straps that attach to the side rails of a crib. The toy turtle has a stuffed fabric head and feet. Model number 30858 is printed on the label on the leg of the turtle.
Only crib toys manufactured in October 2007 with date code BJ7 printed on the back of the battery compartment, are included in the recall.
The crib toys were manufactured in China by Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga. Kids II has received 23 reports of anchors breaking, but no injuries.
The crib toys were sold at discount department stores and on-line retailers nationwide from November 2007 through January 2008 for between $25 and $30.
The CPSC advises consumers remove the crib toys immediately. A free replacement toy is being offered by Kids II. To receive the free toy, or for more information, call 866-203-6788.
