- Fisher-Price is recalling a baby dumbbell toy due to a choking hazard.
- The dumbbell was included as part of the "Baby Biceps" gift set.
- Customers who have purchased one are advised to dispose of the toy and take steps to get a refund.
Fisher-Price fans, take note: The brand is recalling a dumbbell-shaped baby toy as a potential choking hazard. The toy was sold as part of a "Baby Biceps" gift set, which includes a dumbbell clacker, a protein shake toy that jingles, a kettlebell toy that rattles and a soft headband that looks like a sweatband.
The recall only affects the dumbbell portion of the gift set — the jingler, rattle and headband are all fine to continue using. But Fisher-Price discovered that the gray end caps can come off the dumbbells, making them potential choking hazards. While they've received a few reports of the caps coming off, thankfully no real injuries have been reported. Still, it's safer to stop using the dumbbells immediately. (And maybe get the On-the-Go Breakfast Set instead? It's super cute.)
What to Do If You Bought the Fisher-Price Baby Biceps Gift Set
Fisher-Price is issuing refunds for the dummbell toy. To figure out if yours was included in the gift set, you have to find the model number on the green kettlebell toy. If the model number is "GJD49," yours is included in the recall.
In order to get a refund, customers must visit the Mattel site and follow instructions for submitting their information. Note: This includes taking photos of the toy (receipts aren't needed), so customers shouldn't throw it away until they've submitted the forms to get their money back. The website also includes instructions for how to properly dispose the toy after the forms are submitted.
Right now, Fisher-Price is offering $10 for the dumbbell toy only. More information can be found at the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC).
What to Look for When Buying Toys for Babies
With younger than 3, and especially babies who put everything in their mouths, adults should watch out for anything that could be a choking hazard. This includes paying attention to the age rating on toys and not giving babies or toddlers anything rated 3+.
In addition, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises adults to stay away from toys with long strings that can cause entanglement, small batteries or loose magnets that can become choking hazards or sharp parts that can pinch or poke. The CSPC has also identified water beads as being dangerous if they're put in mouths or ears.
And in general, it's a good idea to keep an eye on the CSPC website, where there's an area devoted to recalls. If a manufacturer offers the option to register a product, customers to take them up on the opportunity will be informed of any recalls automatically.
Marisa (she/her) has covered all things parenting, from the postpartum period through the empty nest, for Good Housekeeping since 2018; previously, she wrote about parents and families at Parents and Working Mother. She lives with her toy-collecting husband and daughter in Brooklyn, where she can be found helping out her team at bar trivia or posting about movies on Twitter and Bluesky.
