CPSC Recall in 2017: Manhattan Toy Recalls Activity Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 17-191

Date: July 20, 2017

Product Name: Winkel™ Colorburst activity toys

Recall Description:

The Winkel Colorburst teething and activity toy has multi-color plastic tubing inserted into a plastic cube with  rattle beads inside. The model number and lot code are printed on the center of the cube and on the hang-tag and product packaging near the UPC code.   Only activity balls with the following lot codes are included in this recall: 206880 DH; 206880 EH; 206880 HH; 206871 EH.

Hazard Description:

The colored plastic tubes on the product can become brittle and break into small pieces, posing a choking hazard to infants.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 14,400 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

The firm has received four reports of plastic tubes breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Toy stores nationwide and online at www.manhattantoy.com and other websites from May 2015 through September 2016 for about $15.

Manufactured In:

China

Custom Label:

Retailer

Custom Field:

The Manhattan Toy Company LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.