Canada
Stephan Baby-branded Boo Bunnie and Friends children’s plush toys with a removable distilled water–filled plastic cube (about 3.5–3.7 in long, 2.5–3 in tall, 2.3–2.5 in wide) and a sewn-in “Stephan BABY” label are affected. The cube may crack or break, posing a choking hazard or risk of injury; consumers should immediately stop using the plastic cube, take it away from children, and contact Stephan Baby for a refund or store credit. Consumers will be asked to write “Recalled” on the cube and upload a photo at https://recall.stephanbaby.com/ to receive a pre-paid return shipping label.
What's being recalled
Number sold: The company reported that 1,359 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and 220,702 were sold in the United States.
Time period sold: The affected products were sold from August 2017 to May 2025.
Place of origin: Manufactured in China.
Companies: Distributor: CBC Group Inc., Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
How to identify it
This recall involves all Stephan Baby-branded Boo Bunnie and Friends children’s toys. The recalled toys consist of a small plush animal with a removable, distilled water-filled plastic cube that can be chilled for comfort. The toys measure between 3.5 and 3.7 inches long, between 2.5 and 3 inches tall and between 2.3 and 2.5 inches wide and were sold in various colors and animal shapes. “Stephan BABY” is printed on a sewn-in label located along the side seam on the right underside of the plush and on the front and on the underside of the toys’ box packaging.
The hazard
The cube component may crack or break, which may pose a choking hazard or risk of injury for children.
As of March 31, 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents or injury in Canada. In the United States, US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has received 20 reports of the toy’s cube cracking or breaking into small parts, including 1 report of a child swallowing sharp pieces.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy’s plastic cube and take it away from children. Consumers should contact Stephan Baby for a refund or store credit. Consumers with proof of purchase will receive a full refund. Consumers without proof of purchase will receive store credit. Consumers will be asked to write in permanent marker “Recalled” on the indented area of the cube and upload a photo of the toy and the marked cube to https://recall.stephanbaby.com/ to receive a pre-paid shipping return label for the cube.
For more information, consumers can contact CBC Group Inc. by telephone at 1-877-725-5591, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm (PT) Monday to Friday, by email at boobunnie@stephanbaby.com or visit the company website https://recall.stephanbaby.com/.
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and CBC Group Inc.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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