Manhattan Toy Recalls 'Manhattan Ball' Activity Toys Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Source: CPSC Recall #20152
Recall Date
2020-07-22
Manufacturer
Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn., The Manhattan Toy Company LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Units Affected
About 22,100
Products Involved
Manhattan Ball
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Manhattan Toy or return it to any Target Store for a full refund.
Reported Injuries
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
Full 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28