December 18, 2025 – A recent incident report details a concerning safety issue involving a Just Play, LLC Mickey Mouse hardhat, part of a toy bucket and tools set. A toddler’s grandparent reported that a silver plastic piece designed to secure the hat repeatedly detached, wrapping around the child’s neck and posing a serious strangulation risk. The incident has prompted an investigation by the manufacturer.
Product Details
Incident Overview
On December 1, 2025, an incident was reported concerning a Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse yellow hardhat manufactured by Just Play, LLC. The hardhat was part of a set that included a bucket and tools, purchased from Amazon. According to the report, a silver plastic piece intended to secure the hat and improve its fit on a toddler’s head repeatedly detached from the hat. Each time the child attempted to put on or remove the hat, this plastic piece came loose and wrapped around his neck. The grandparent reported that the toddler had “a very difficult time trying to get it off,” raising serious concerns about potential strangulation. The event was described as having “scared us pretty badly.”
Safety Concerns
The reported incident with the Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse yellow hardhat highlights several critical safety concerns:
- Immediate Dangers – Strangulation Risk: The primary and most severe danger is the risk of strangulation. A detached plastic piece that can wrap around a child’s neck, especially one that is difficult for a toddler to remove, poses an immediate and life-threatening hazard. Young children, particularly toddlers, have limited motor skills and understanding of such dangers, making them highly vulnerable.
- Immediate Dangers – Choking Hazard: Depending on the size and shape of the detached silver plastic piece, it could also present a choking hazard if a child manages to put it into their mouth. While the report focuses on strangulation, any small, detachable component on a children’s toy warrants concern for ingestion.
- Who Might Be Affected: This incident specifically affects young children and toddlers who are the intended users of the Mickey Mouse hardhat. Their developing motor skills and lack of awareness of strangulation risks make them particularly susceptible to injury from such a defect.
- Lack of Secure Fastening: The design flaw suggests that the securing mechanism for the silver plastic piece is inadequate, allowing it to detach easily under normal use conditions (putting on and taking off the hat).
What Consumers Should Do
Consumers who own the Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse yellow hardhat with bucket and tools should take immediate action to prevent potential injury:
- Immediately Stop Use: Discontinue use of the Mickey Mouse hardhat immediately, especially if it contains the silver plastic piece described in the incident. Do not allow children to play with the hat.
- Inspect the Product: Carefully inspect the Mickey Mouse yellow hardhat for the silver plastic piece. Check if it is securely fastened or if it appears loose and prone to detachment.
- Remove Hazardous Components: If the silver plastic piece is detachable or appears to be a strangulation or choking hazard, remove it from the product entirely or dispose of the hat safely to prevent any further risk.
- Supervise Play: Always supervise young children closely when they are playing with toys, particularly those with small parts or straps that could pose a strangulation risk.
- Report Incidents: If you experience a similar incident or discover a defect with this or any other product, report it to the manufacturer and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at www.cpsc.gov. Your report helps to identify hazards and prevent future injuries.
- Contact Manufacturer: Consider reaching out to Just Play, LLC directly to report your concerns and inquire about product remedies or replacements.
Manufacturer’s Response
As of December 10, 2025, Just Play, LLC has provided the following statement:
“Just Play, LLC takes product safety issues very seriously. All of our products are manufactured and tested to comply with all applicable safety regulations and we thoroughly investigate any report made to us or the CPSC. We have checked our database and confirmed that we have not had any reports of similar incidents with this product.
We are working to contact the person who reported this incident. If they reply to us we will send them a replacement product and a pre-paid envelope so that they can return the product to us. Upon receipt of the product, we will have it tested by our safety engineers and laboratories to determine if any further action is warranted.”
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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.