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Giraffe Plush Toy Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Hobby Lobby has recalled certain giraffe plush toys with clips because the clips can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children. Families who purchased the recalled Giraffe Plush Toy and experienced incidents, near incidents, or related losses may want to explore their legal options through a Giraffe Plush Toy Recall Lawsuit.

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Table of contents
  1. Latest Giraffe Plush Toy Recall Updates
  2. January 29, 2026: CPSC Announces Recall of Giraffe and Llama Plush Toys
  3. Which Giraffe Plush Toys Are Affected?
  4. Why Were the Giraffe Plush Toys Recalled?
  5. Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
  6. What Should Consumers Do?
  7. Legal Options
  8. Filing Deadlines
  9. Frequently Asked Questions
  10. Is It Illegal to Resell a Recalled Toy?
  11. Has Anyone Been Injured in This Recall?
  12. How Do I Report a Problem with a Recalled Toy to the CPSC?
  13. How Can I Stay Informed About Future Toy Recalls?
  14. How Can I Tell the Giraffe Plush Toy Apart from the Llama Plush Toy?
  15. How Can I Find More Information About This Recall on Hobby Lobby’s Website?
  16. References
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of about 21,230 Hobby Lobby Giraffe Plush Toys and Llama Plush Toys with clips on January 29, 2026, working with Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. CPSC Recall No. 26-226, a Fast Track Recall, covers toys built with legs that can pop loose and spill small beads onto the floor, a risk to young children nearby. Hobby Lobby noted a single such report, with no injuries. The recall remains ongoing, with no closure announced yet. Consumers who have either toy should stop using it right away and return it to any Hobby Lobby store for a full refund.
Recall at a glance
  • Action type: Recall (CPSC Fast Track Recall)
  • Announcement and initiation dates: Announced January 29, 2026 (no separate initiation date stated in the notice)
  • Company and responsible agency: Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. and the CPSC (Recall No. 26-226)
  • Recall or campaign number: 26-226
  • Affected models, lots, UPCs, serial numbers, or VINs: Giraffe: label HL699436 or HL731481, hang tag 2553675; Llama: label HL699436, hang tag 2553634
  • Number of affected units: About 21,230
  • Sold at and sale period: Hobby Lobby stores nationwide and hobbylobby.com, May-December 2025, $6 (Giraffe) to $8 (Llama)
  • Hazard: Legs can detach from the body, releasing small beads on the legs – a choking hazard to young children
  • Reported incidents, injuries, illnesses, and deaths: One report of a leg detaching and releasing beads; no injuries reported
  • Remedy: Refund: stop use and return to any Hobby Lobby store

Latest Giraffe Plush Toy Recall Updates

January 29, 2026: CPSC Announces Recall of Giraffe and Llama Plush Toys

CPSC Recall No. 26-226 covers about 21,230 Hobby Lobby Giraffe and Llama Plush Toys with Clips [1]. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. carried out the action as a Fast Track Recall. The legs of the toys can separate from the body and release small beads. The beads pose a choking hazard for young children. Hobby Lobby had logged one report of a leg detaching, with no injuries reported.

Which Giraffe Plush Toys Are Affected?

The recall covers two Hobby Lobby plush toys with clips, identified by these labels and hang tags:
  • Giraffe Plush Toy with Clip: label HL699436 or HL731481, hang tag 2553675, sold for about $6
  • Llama Plush Toy with Clip: label HL699436, hang tag 2553634, sold for about $8
Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma imported both toys, which were manufactured in China. Shoppers can check the label and hang tag sewn into the toy to confirm whether their purchase is affected. Both toys were sold at Hobby Lobby stores nationwide and on hobbylobby.com from May through December 2025. An NBC Chicago report confirmed the same identifiers and sale details [2].

Why Were the Giraffe Plush Toys Recalled?

The Giraffe Plush Toy with Clip and the Llama Plush Toy with Clip were recalled because the legs on both toys can detach from the body, releasing small beads. The loose beads pose a choking hazard to young children, the recall notice states. The beads are sewn onto the legs of each toy, according to the CPSC notice’s description of the recalled Giraffe and Llama Plush Toys. The CPSC treated the detaching leg as the sole hazard named in Recall No. 26-226. A Newsweek report confirmed the same hazard mechanism [3]. No other defect was cited in the recall notice for either toy.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

Hobby Lobby logged one report describing a leg that detached from either toy, according to the CPSC’s notice. No injuries were reported in that incident. A report to a safety agency is not proof that the product caused an injury on its own. CPSC’s notice reflects the number of reports the agency had received as of the recall’s announcement date. Anyone who still owns either toy should stop letting a child play with it immediately, given the choking risk to young children posed by the loose beads. The next section explains the exact steps for returning the toy to Hobby Lobby nationwide and requesting a full refund.
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What Should Consumers Do?

Consumers who have a Giraffe Plush Toy or Llama Plush Toy with a clip should take the following steps:
  1. Stop letting children play with either recalled plush toy right away, and keep it out of reach.
  2. Take the toy away from any child until it has been returned to Hobby Lobby.
  3. Return the toy to any Hobby Lobby store nationwide for a full refund.
  4. Contact Hobby Lobby at 800-326-7931, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at customer.service@hobbylobby.com, or online at hobbylobby.com/customer-service/recalls.
  5. Report a choking hazard or any incident involving the toy to CPSC at SaferProducts.gov or by calling 800-638-2772.
No lawsuit, class action, or multidistrict case has been filed over this recall. This is true as of the date this page was checked, based on court and litigation searches. A recall does not automatically make a company liable, and it does not decide whether any consumer qualifies for compensation. Consumers with product-related injury or legal questions can learn more on Schmidt & Clark’s product liability lawsuit page.

Filing Deadlines

Deadlines for a product-related legal claim depend on state law. Each state sets its own rules, and the clock can start on the date of an incident or on the date a loss is discovered. A missed filing window can end a claim, even one built on strong facts. Anyone considering a legal claim over this recall should check the applicable deadline with a lawyer promptly. This page gives general information about filing deadlines only and is not legal advice about your specific claim, incident, or state’s requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is It Illegal to Resell a Recalled Toy?

It is illegal to resell a toy once it has been recalled. Federal law prohibits anyone from selling a product subject to a CPSC-ordered or voluntary recall, so a recalled toy cannot legally be resold at a yard sale, online, or anywhere else.

Has Anyone Been Injured in This Recall?

Not anyone has been injured in this recall, based on the CPSC notice. The firm received a single report describing a leg coming loose, with no injury tied to it. Choking has long been the leading cause of toy-related deaths among young children, according to CPSC.

How Do I Report a Problem with a Recalled Toy to the CPSC?

You can report a problem with a recalled Giraffe or Llama Plush Toy directly to CPSC through SaferProducts.gov. CPSC’s consumer hotline is 800-638-2772, and the agency also offers a TTY line at 800-638-8270 for callers who need it.

How Can I Stay Informed About Future Toy Recalls?

You can stay informed about future toy recalls by signing up for CPSC’s email alerts at CPSC.gov. The service sends a notice whenever CPSC announces a new recall, so you learn about actions like this one as soon as the agency issues them.

How Can I Tell the Giraffe Plush Toy Apart from the Llama Plush Toy?

You can tell the Giraffe Plush Toy apart from the Llama by color and size. The Giraffe has a yellow body with orange and blue legs and is about nine inches long, while the Llama has a white body, orange-and-yellow legs, and measures about 12 inches.

How Can I Find More Information About This Recall on Hobby Lobby’s Website?

You can find more information about this recall on Hobby Lobby’s website. Go to www.hobbylobby.com and select the “Recall” tab at the bottom of the homepage, or visit www.hobbylobby.com/customer-service/recalls directly, per the CPSC notice’s contact information.

References

  1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Hobby-Lobby-Recalls-Giraffe-and-Llama-Plush-Toys-with-Clips-Due-to-Choking-Hazard
  2. https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/plush-giraffe-llama-toys-sold-at-hobby-lobby-recalled-over-choking-risk/3885345/
  3. https://www.newsweek.com/thousands-toys-recalled-choking-hazard-11451916