October 30, 2026 — A recent incident report highlights a serious safety concern involving a busy board manufactured by MAI ANH HUNG FURNITURE CO., LTD dba Nabytok, after a toddler choked and subsequently ingested a screw and a small wooden piece from the product. The child required emergency medical intervention and is now hospitalized for observation.
Product Details
Incident Overview
On September 29, 2026, an incident was reported concerning a Nabytok busy board. The incident involved a toddler, who has noted fine motor skill issues, successfully unscrewing a flower component from her busy board. The child then put the entire piece, consisting of the flower, a small wooden middle piece, and the screw, into her mouth. She choked on the flower, necessitating life-saving measures by her father to dislodge it. However, the small wooden middle piece and the screw were ingested.
The child was immediately rushed to the emergency department. An X-ray confirmed the presence of the screw in her digestive tract, prompting a medical team to attempt endoscopic retrieval under sedation. Despite their efforts, the medical team was unsuccessful in retrieving the screw. As a result, the toddler has been admitted to the pediatric ward for several days of observation to ensure that the screw, now somewhere in her lower digestive tract, passes safely without causing further complications.
Safety Concerns
This incident raises severe safety concerns, particularly regarding choking hazards and the potential for internal injury from small, detachable parts on children’s toys.
- Immediate Dangers: The primary and most immediate danger is choking, which can rapidly lead to oxygen deprivation, brain damage, or even death if not promptly addressed. For toddlers, especially those with fine motor skill issues, easily detachable small parts like screws, wooden pieces, or decorative elements pose a significant and often underestimated risk. Ingesting sharp objects, such as screws, presents an immediate risk of internal cuts, perforations, or obstructions in the gastrointestinal tract.
- Long-Term Risks: If a foreign object causes an internal perforation, it can lead to serious infections (e.g., peritonitis), internal bleeding, or chronic digestive issues. Even if the object passes safely, prolonged hospitalization and medical procedures can be traumatic for a child and their family. Furthermore, repeated exposure to toys with easily detachable small parts increases the cumulative risk of such incidents.
- Who Might Be Affected: Young children, particularly toddlers aged 1 to 3 years, are most vulnerable, as they frequently explore objects by putting them in their mouths. Children with developing fine motor skills or those with specific developmental challenges may be even more susceptible to disassembling toys and ingesting small components. Parents and caregivers are also affected by the emotional distress, medical costs, and time commitment associated with such incidents.
- Property Damage Potential: The incident report does not describe any property damage related to this event. However, defective products can sometimes cause property damage, such as damage to furniture or flooring if parts detach forcefully or if the product itself fails in a way that impacts its surroundings.
What Consumers Should Do
Consumers who own a Nabytok busy board or similar products should take immediate action to ensure the safety of their children:
- Immediate Steps: If your child has choked on or ingested a small object, seek immediate emergency medical attention. Do not attempt to induce vomiting unless instructed by a medical professional.
- Check Your Product: Carefully inspect all busy boards and other children’s toys for any small, detachable parts, especially screws, beads, buttons, or decorative elements. Pay close attention to how securely these components are attached. If any parts appear loose, broken, or easily removable, discontinue use immediately.
- Prevention Measures:
- Supervise Play: Always supervise young children when they are playing with toys, especially those with multiple components.
- Age Appropriateness: Ensure all toys are age-appropriate and do not contain small parts that could pose a choking hazard for children under three years old, or for older children who still put objects in their mouths.
- Regular Inspections: Routinely check toys for wear and tear, loose parts, or breakage. Dispose of or repair any damaged toys that could become hazardous.
- Choking Hazard Test: If you are unsure if a part is a choking hazard, use a small parts cylinder (choke tube) or simply see if it fits entirely within a toilet paper roll—if it does, it’s a choking hazard for young children.
- Reporting Procedures: If you have experienced a similar incident or found a defect with this or any other product, report it immediately to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at www.cpsc.gov. Your report can help prevent future incidents.
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.