Pull String Interactive Toys Recall (August 2026)
Serious injury or death from choking and asphyxiation.
| What | Pull String Interactive Toys |
|---|---|
| Brand | Playground |
| The hazard | Risk of serious injury or death from choking and asphyxiation if a child places the silicone pull strings in their mouth or if small parts detach from the toy and the child places them in their mouth. |
| Sold at | Please see attached list of retailers. |
| Where it was sold | Nationally · International · Online |
| On sale | 14 September 2023 - 12 August 2026 |
| Recalled by | Roger Lee (AUST) PTY LTD trading as Living Textiles Australia |
| Made in | China |
| Contact | Roger Lee (AUST) PTY LTD Email [email protected] Visit https://www.livingtextiles.com.au |
| Category | Learning and activity toys · Toys for babies and toddlers |
| Recall date | 2026-08-18 |
What was recalled
Pull string silicone sensory toy for infants in two styles:
- Dusty (SKU: 4236397)
- Jimmy (SKU: 4236484)
Why it was recalled
The product may not comply with the mandatory standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age. The product’s silicone pull strings that are too long and can reach the back of a child's throat causing choking or asphyxiation. Small parts may detach from the product and cause a child to choke if they place them in their mouth.
What to do
- Stop using the toy immediately and place out of reach of children.
- Cut the strings of the toy and take a photograph of the toy before disposing of it in household waste.
- Email the photograph and your order details to [email protected] to receive a full refund within 30 days.
- For further information or assistance with this recall, please email Living Textiles Australia.
Source: the official Product Safety Australia recall notice, published 2026-08-18. Every fact on this page comes from that notice — if anything here disagrees with it, the notice wins.
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