Name of Product:
Monti Kids Toy Box with Bins
Hazard:
A small dowel can become exposed and detach from the toy box, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
July 21, 2022
Units:
About 1,500
Description:
This recall involves the Box with Bins included in the Monti Kids’ Level 5 of the Monti Kids Program subscription box. The box is made of wood and has three bins colored blue, red, and yellow. The toy measures approximately 13 x 5.5 x 5.5 inches and this recall includes toys with lot numbers 0D41 and 1A41. The lot number, along with the following text, can be found on the bottom of the toy: “Montessori designs, Ethically Made in Vietnam, and ASTM CPSIA Safety Certified,” are printed on the underside of the box.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Box with Bins and contact Monti Kids for instructions to receive a $35 refund. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents/Injuries:
The firm has received five reports of the small dowel being exposed after separating from the outer cabinet. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At:
Online at www.montikids.com from July 2021 through February 2022 for about $35 (Box with Bins) and about $300 (Level 5 Monti Kids Subscription Box toy set).
Importer(s):
Monti Kids Inc., of Orinda, California
Manufactured In:
Vietnam
Recall number:
22-759
Consumer contact: -
Monti Kids at 800-674-3845 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at customercare@montikids.com or online at www.montikids.com/recalls/boxwithbins or www.montikids.com and click on “Recalls” for more information.
This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC’s Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.
Original recall and updates at CPSC