Alert for Minnesota Parents: Fisher-Price Baby Dumbbells Recalled Over Choking Hazard!
A Minnesota mom is among thousands of parents affected by the recall of Fisher-Price’s Baby Biceps Dumbbells due to a choking hazard. 🌐 #News #WoodburyMN #Minnesota #Parenting
WOODBURY, MN – Sara Pérez, a mom from Woodbury, Minnesota, was horrified when she realized the toy her 10-month-old son loved could be a serious choking hazard. Sara had purchased the Fisher-Price Baby Biceps Gift Set for her son, thinking it would be a fun and safe way to encourage his playtime. But when she heard about the urgent recall issued by Fisher-Price, she immediately knew she had to take action.
“I couldn’t believe it,” Sara said. “He’s been playing with that dumbbell every day. The thought that something could happen to him because of a toy is terrifying.”
Like many other parents across the U.S., Sara is now facing the unsettling reality that what seemed like an innocent toy could pose real danger.
Fisher-Price has issued an urgent recall for over 400,000 of its Baby Biceps Dumbbells after reports of a dangerous choking hazard. The recall affects the popular toy included in the Baby Biceps Gift Set, according to an alert from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
The problem? The plastic end caps on the dumbbell toy, which are supposed to stay securely fastened, can pop off. With over 366,200 of these dumbbells sold in the U.S. and another 37,850 in Canada, parents everywhere are being warned to act fast.
The recalled toy features a gray bar with orange and red weights held on by the faulty end caps. While Fisher-Price has received at least seven reports of the caps coming off, no injuries have been reported—yet.
The toy was sold nationwide at the following stores: Buy Buy Baby, Fred Meyer, Hobby Lobby, Kohls, Marshalls, Target, TJMaxx, and Walmart, and online at Amazon.com, Target.com, Walmart.com, and Zulily.com, since April 2020. Priced at around $18, it was marketed as a fun, fitness-inspired gift for babies.
Look for the model number – GJD49 – on the kettlebell toy included in the gift set.
Sara, like many parents, checked her son’s toy collection immediately after hearing the news. “I saw the number right there on the kettlebell,” she said. “It was a sickening feeling.”
Parents are being urged to immediately take the toy away from young children. To get a refund for the dumbbell, Fisher-Price is asking consumers to upload a photo of the toy on their website and confirm proper disposal.
In return, they’ll get $10 back, though they can keep the rest of the Baby Biceps Gift Set. Visit their website here for instructions.
No parent wants to worry about a toy endangering their child. Make sure to check your toy collection if you purchased this set and take the necessary steps to keep your little ones safe.
As for Sara, she’s not taking any chances. “I’ve already thrown out the dumbbell and applied for the refund,” she said. “You just can’t be too careful these days.”
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