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CBC Group is recalling 227,500 children’s stuffed toys containing plastic cubes after authorities received reports that children had swallowed “sharp shards” and the cubes had broken into small pieces.
The recall affects all units of Stephen Baby Boo Bunny and Friends Children’s Toys sold from August 2017 to January 2026, according to an April 30 notice from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. According to the recovered toys, the stuffed animals come with a “removable plastic water cube” that “keeps them cool and comfortable.”
The agency said the recalled toys pose a risk of “serious injuries” including suffocation and lacerations.
Stephen Baby’s warning reads: “Stop using the plastic cubes immediately and keep them out of the reach of children.”
CBC Group Inc., the Phoenix, Arizona-based distributor that initiated the recall, did not immediately respond to USA TODAY’s request for comment.
Here’s what you need to know:
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Before contacting Stephan Baby, consumers should check whether the relevant product details listed below match the toy they own.
- Product Name: Stephan Baby Brand Boo Bunny and Friends Children’s Toys
- Recall number: 26-456
- Product Description: A small plush toy with a removable water-filled plastic cube that becomes comfortable when cooled. The toy had a sewn-in label reading “Stephan BABY” and was sold in “a variety of colors and animal shapes.”
- Price range: between $2 and $9
- Available: August 2017 to January 2026, online and in independent stores nationwide (including Stephan Baby, Amazon, Walmart, and Target)
Consumers must then initiate a claim process on Stephan Baby’s website to receive a refund or store credit. Customers with proof of purchase will receive a full refund, while customers without proof of purchase will receive a $10 refund or a $20 stephanbaby.com credit towards a future purchase.
Consumers are also asked to write “recall” in permanent marker on the cube’s recessed area and upload a photo of the toy online to receive a prepaid return label.
According to Stefan Baby, the stuffed animal is not affected by the recall, so you can keep it.
Consumers may contact Stephan Baby (CBC Group) toll-free at (877) 725-5591 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Eastern Time or by email at boobunnie@stephanbaby.com.
