June 5, 2026 — A recent incident report highlights a potential strangulation risk associated with the Hellowood WOODMAM Model Number WT24 toy. A parent reported that their 19-month-old daughter was able to stretch the toy’s strings significantly, raising serious concerns about a child potentially placing the strings around their neck.
Product Details
Incident Overview
On May 18, 2026, an incident was reported involving a Hellowood WOODMAM Model Number WT24 toy. The reporting parent observed their 19-month-old daughter interacting with the toy and noted that she was able to stretch the strings on the product to an alarming degree. The parent expressed immediate concern, stating that they could easily imagine a child putting the stretched strings over their neck, thereby creating a strangulation hazard. The report did not detail whether an actual near-strangulation incident occurred, but focused on the potential risk identified by the parent’s observation.
Safety Concerns
The primary and most critical safety concern associated with this incident is the potential for strangulation.
- Immediate Dangers: Strings or cords that can be stretched or are long enough to wrap around a child’s neck present a severe and immediate strangulation hazard. Infants and toddlers, especially those between 0-3 years of age, are particularly vulnerable as they lack the motor skills, cognitive development, or strength to remove an object from their neck if it becomes entangled. Strangulation can lead to oxygen deprivation, brain damage, and, in severe cases, fatality within minutes.
- Long-Term Risks: While the immediate danger is acute, surviving a strangulation incident can result in serious long-term health consequences, including neurological damage, developmental delays, and other severe injuries due to oxygen deprivation.
- Who Might Be Affected: Young children, specifically infants and toddlers, are the primary demographic at risk due to their natural curiosity, tendency to explore objects by putting them near or in their mouths, and limited ability to understand or respond to immediate dangers.
- Property Damage Potential: This specific incident does not pose a risk of property damage.
What Consumers Should Do
If you own a Hellowood WOODMAM Model Number WT24 toy, or any similar toy with strings that can be stretched or are long enough to wrap around a child’s neck, please take the following immediate actions:
- Immediate Steps to Take: Stop using the Hellowood WOODMAM Model Number WT24 toy immediately. Do not allow young children to play with this product or any toy presenting a similar strangulation risk. Keep it out of reach of all children.
- How to Check if You Own the Affected Product: Verify the brand “Hellowood” and look for “WOODMAM Model Number WT24” on the product or its packaging.
- Prevention Measures: Always supervise young children during playtime, especially with toys that have cords, strings, or loops. Regularly inspect all children’s toys for signs of wear and tear, loose parts, or potential hazards that may develop over time. When purchasing toys, check for safety certifications and guidelines regarding cord length.
- Reporting Procedures: If you have experienced a similar incident or have concerns about this or any other product, report it to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at www.SaferProducts.gov. Your report helps to identify unsafe products and prevent future injuries.
Manufacturer’s Response
No manufacturer response has been provided in the incident report.
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Note: This information is based on incident reports provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you find information that is incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can correct the post to reflect accurate information.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.