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CPSC, Little Tikes Co. Announce Recall of Lobster Toy Attached to Stationary Entertainer

Kids’ product recall 02-057. Announced by CPSC on Dec 6, 2001.

CPSC’s own notice, on cpsc.gov

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The short answer

Announced by CPSC on Dec 6, 2001. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.

Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

The antennae on the lobster toy can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What should you do?

Consumers should remove the lobster toy from the entertainer immediately and contact Little Tikes for a replacement toy.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: For more information, consumers can contact Little Tikes toll-free at (888) 883-7662 anytime or visit the firm’s web site at www.littletikes.com

Which ones are recalled?

The recall involves Ocean Friends Stationary Entertainer model 4629 GIG. The model number is located underneath the entertainer’s tray. The green tray on the stationary entertainer is supported by three adjustable legs and has the words “Little Tikes” printed across the front. The seat, patterned with colorful pictures of sea animals, sits in the center of the unit and swivels so the child can play with the nine toys attached to the tray. The recalled lobster toy is red with black antennae. Only lobsters with black antennae are involved in this recall.

About 260 units, as CPSC gives them.

Lobster toy (attached to Ocean Friends Stationary Entertainer).

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

CPSC’s photos

CPSC shows 2 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.

Who made and sold it?

  • Made by Little Tikes Co., Hudson, Ohio.
  • Toys R Us stores sold the stationary entertainer with the lobster toy nationwide, between October 2001 and November 2001, for about $60.
Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Was anyone hurt?

No injuries or incidents have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
  • The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.

    Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.

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