Safety concerns with Tonies figure: recall for Helene Fischer product

The reason for the recall is potentially detaching small parts that could pose a choking hazard to young children. The miniature figure of the singer has been available in stores since the beginning of October. After initial indications of the problem, production and delivery were immediately stopped.

Tonies advises parents and caregivers to no longer use the affected figure and to store it out of reach of children, even if there are no visible signs of damage. The manufacturer points out that the defect does not occur in all copies and may not always be recognizable.

Customers who purchased the Helene Fischer figure can contact either the retailer or Tonies directly to receive a refund of the purchase price or a voucher of the same value. A purchase receipt is not required for this, and the costs for the return shipment will be covered.

The company Tonies was founded in Düsseldorf in 2013 and brought the first “Toniebox” to market in 2016. This audio system for children uses magnetically adhering figures that automatically play stories or music when placed on the box.