CPSC Recall in 2020: Manhattan Toy Recalls ‘Manhattan Ball’ Activity Toys Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 20-152

Date: July 22, 2020

Product Name: Manhattan Ball

Recall Description:

This recall involves ‘Manhattan Ball’ plastic activity toys.  The toy has a hard plastic center ball with 12 soft plastic tubes inserted into the center ball and 7 silicone teethers threaded on the tubes.  “The Manhattan Toy Company” and lot code 325700EL or 325700IL are printed on the center ball.

Hazard Description:

The toy’s plastic tubes can detach from the center ball and release the small silicone teethers that are threaded on the tubes, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 22,100

Incidents:

Manhattan Toy has received six reports of the plastic tubes detaching from the center ball. Two of the six reports included a silicone teether being separated from the toy. The firm also reported one incident of a child mouthing the silicone teether after it came off.

Sold At:

Exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from July 2019 through June 2020 for about $10.

Manufactured In:

China