CPSC Recall in 2017: Hallmark Recalls Plush Baby Stacking Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 17-216

Date: August 31, 2017

Product Name: itty bittys® baby plush stacking toys

Recall Description:

This recall involves the itty bittys baby Disney-licensed plush animal stacking toys with rattling rings. The toys measure 10 inches by 7.5 inches by 9.5 inches. They have a yellow base stand with a post and four rattling rings that slide on and off the post. The red, blue, pink and purple rings have Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, and Donald Duck and Daisy Duck characters attached to them. Three of the four Disney-licensed characters are wearing a small plush, fabric hat or bow.  The Hallmark logo and “itty bittys” are printed on a sewn-on tag attached to the toy’s base.

Hazard Description:

The toys have fabric hats and bows that can detach, posing a choking hazard. 

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 5,800 (in addition, about 200 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

Hallmark has received one report of the toy’s fabric bow detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Hallmark Gold Crown stores nationwide and online at Hallmark.com and Amazon.com from June 2016 through July 2017 for about $30.

Manufactured In:

China