Sassy Hug N' Tug Baby Toys – choking hazard (2012)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Sassy®- branded Hug N' Tug Puppy and Monkey and Carter's®-branded Hug N' Tug Monkey Toys
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
A manufacturer is recalling Sassy®- branded Hug N' Tug Puppy and Monkey and Carter's®-branded Hug N' Tug Mon. The hazard is: The beads inside the clear plastic sphere at the center of the toys can be released and pose a choki. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The recalled toys for infants can be attached to a stroller or car seat using a ring connector on the toy's head. They have arms and legs that can be easily pulled back and forth for play. The toys are approximately 12 inches tall, made of multi-colored fabrics, contain rattle beads inside a clear plastic sphere body and have the face of either a puppy or monkey. Recalled styles include: Sassy Hug N' Tug Puppy, model #80213; Sassy Hug N' Tug Monkey model #80214 and Carter's-branded Hug N' Tug Monkey, models #61083 that were sold on a blue packaging card and #61540 sold on a grey packaging card. Sassy®-branded toys have "Sassy®" written on the sewn-in label located on the back of the character's head. The Carter's®-branded toys have "Carter's®" written in red on the blue plastic ring connected to the toy's head and also the sewn-in label located on the back of the character's head.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The beads inside the clear plastic sphere at the center of the toys can be released and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately take the toys from children and contact Sassy for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement toy.
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View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026
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