February 27, 2026 — A recent incident report details a concerning safety issue with a toy included in a Lovevery subscription box, specifically designed for children aged 25-27 months. The report describes a near-choking incident involving a 2-year-old child and a wooden drop-and-match toy, highlighting potential risks despite its intended age range.
Product Details
Incident Overview
On January 12, 2026, an incident was reported concerning a toy from a Lovevery subscription box. The toy, included in the box for children aged 25-27 months, is described as similar to a “Connect 4” game, featuring “dropping and matching trachea shaped think wood circle dots.” According to the report, a 2-year-old daughter of the subscriber quickly placed one of the small wooden pieces into her mouth, leading to an immediate fear of a choking situation. The parent explicitly stated that despite the product being intended for toddlers in that age range, the toy was “NOT safe for a 25 month old to play with” due to the significant choking hazard presented by its components.
Safety Concerns
The primary and most immediate safety concern identified in this incident is a severe choking hazard. The small, “trachea shaped” wooden pieces, which are meant to be handled and dropped, are of a size that can easily obstruct a young child’s airway.
- Immediate Dangers: For toddlers, especially those still prone to mouthing objects (which is common well past 24 months), any small object that can fit through a choke tube or be swallowed poses a critical risk. Choking can lead to oxygen deprivation, brain damage, or even death if not immediately resolved.
- Who Might Be Affected: Children in the 25-27 month age range, as well as younger children who might have access to the toy, are particularly vulnerable. Even older toddlers, who are still developing their motor skills and understanding of hazards, could inadvertently place the small pieces in their mouths.
- Long-Term Risks: While the primary risk is acute choking, there are no inherent long-term physical risks beyond the immediate danger posed by the small parts.
- Property Damage Potential: Property damage potential is not applicable to this incident.
What Consumers Should Do
If you own the Lovevery “Connect 4-style” drop-and-match toy from the 25-27 month subscription box, or any toy with similar small components:
- Immediate Action: Immediately remove the toy and its small wooden pieces from the reach of all children, especially toddlers and infants.
- Check Your Product: Verify if you possess the toy described from the Lovevery 25-27 month subscription box. If the pieces are small enough to fit into a choke tube (a common safety standard for toys designed for children under 3), they present a choking hazard.
- Supervision: Even with age-appropriate toys, constant and vigilant supervision of young children during playtime is crucial.
- Prevention Measures: Educate yourself on choking hazards and regularly inspect all toys for loose, broken, or small parts that could pose a risk. Consider using a small parts tester or choke tube to assess the safety of small toy components.
- 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 can help prevent future incidents and inform potential safety actions.
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.