Esjay US Toddler Busy Boards Recalled Over Choking Hazard
Esjay US is recalling about 276,000 Toddler Busy Board Montessori Toys because red knobs can detach, posing a deadly choking hazard to young children.
What matters now
- The recall affects about 276,000 Esjay Toddler Busy Board Montessori Toys.
- Red knobs on the second page can detach and pose a deadly choking hazard.
- No incidents or injuries were reported.
- Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children, stop using it, and contact Esjay US for repair instructions.
Why the busy boards were recalled
The red knobs can detach from the busy board. Because the toy is intended for children under three years old, the detachable knobs violate the small parts ban and pose a deadly choking hazard. No incidents or injuries were reported.
How to identify the recalled toy
The recalled Esjay busy board is made of blue felt and has carrying handles, elastic cords, and button closures. Cartoon dinosaurs appear on the front. The back has 26 alphabet squares, each containing a letter and cartoon animal. The board has five pages, and the page with red knobs is the second page.
Where and when the toys were sold
About 276,000 busy boards were sold online at Amazon.com from March 2023 through July 2026 for between $18 and $30. Shenzhen Yishijie Technology Co., Ltd., doing business as Esjay US, manufactured the toys in China.