CPSC Recall in 2012: Sassy and Carter's-branded Hug N' Tug Baby Toys Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 13-079

Date: December 19, 2012

Product Name: Sassy®- branded Hug N' Tug Puppy and Monkey and Carter's®-branded Hug N' Tug Monkey Toys

Recall Description:

Beads in the toy's plastic holder can escape and be swallowed by small children. Take the toy away from children.

Hazard Description:

The beads inside the clear plastic sphere at the center of the toys can be released and pose a choking hazard to young children.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 45,300

Incidents:

The firm has received 12 reports of beads being released from the plastic clear plastic sphere body on Sassy-branded toys. There have been no such reports on the Carter's-branded toys. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Mass merchandisers such as Toys R Us and Target, independent specialty stores nationwide and online retailers such as Amazon.com and Carters.com between July 2012 and October 2012 for Sassy-branded models; and from August 2011 to October 2012 for the Carter's-branded models. Carter's-branded models were also sold in Carter's retail stores.  The Sassy-branded models sold for approximately $8 and the Carter's-branded models for approximately $14.

Manufactured In:

China