Step 2 My First Snowman Recall

The Step2 My First Snowman recall was officially announced on May 29, 2025, following safety concerns. The toy was recalled because the top hat can easily break into small parts, which poses a choking hazard that can cause serious injuries or even death to children.

This recall highlights why baby toy safety is something parents should take seriously, just as manufacturers do. This is because proper baby toy safety helps to prevent serious injuries like strangulation, cuts, or even swallowing harmful materials. When toys follow proper safety standards, you can feel more confident that what your child is playing with won’t put them in danger. 

Overview of the Step2 My First Snowman Recall

The Step2 My First Snowman recall was announced in May 2025. The recalled toy features a white snowman body, approximately 17 inches tall, with removable facial parts, a plastic top hat, and colorful buttons. It also has blue and green eyes, an orange nose, blue ears, purple mittens, and red and orange buttons. The black and red hat features a gray snowflake and the Step2 logo ⁽¹⁾.

This children’s product recall affects approximately 30,800 snowman toys and 692 additional units sold in Canada. These units were made between December 2023 and April 2024. You can find the date code printed on the bottom of the hat near the battery area. The toy was sold by The Step2 Company, LLC of Streetsboro, between March 2024 and December 2024, for approximately $40. It was available online at Step2.com, Amazon, Walmart, and Wayfair.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall alert, your kids should stop using the toy, and you should request a replacement hat.

So far, the company has received 47 reports of the hat breaking, but luckily, no injuries have been reported. However, the toy must be taken off the shelf because the top hat can break into small, sharp pieces. These small pieces can pose a choking hazard, increasing the risk of being swallowed or inhaled by babies and toddlers ⁽¹⁾.

Federal Regulations: Safety Standard for Toy Safety

Here are some federal regulations and safety standards for toy safety you should pay attention to ^(2):

• Toys cannot have sharp points before or after testing. If a toy requires a sharp point, it must be clearly labeled as required in Section 5.8.

• Wires and rods must have smooth ends. If the ends are sharp, they must be bent back, covered, or polished to prevent injury.

• Metal wires must stay safe during testing. If the wire breaks and creates a sharp edge, the toy fails to meet safety standards.

• Nails and fasteners must not stick out. If children can touch them while playing, the toy doesn't meet the requirements.

• Thin plastic film must be thick or perforated. If it's thinner than 0.00150 inches, it must have holes that remove at least one percent of the surface to lower the risk of suffocation.

• Folding parts and hinges must not hurt fingers. If they can pinch, cut, or crush the toy, it fails the safety test.

• Cords, straps, and elastics must be short and secure. If the toy is made for children under 18 months, the cords must be especially short. If it's for children under 36 months, it must meet extra safety rules.

• Ride-on toys must be stable and strong. If the toy resembles an ATV, it must comply with 16 C.F.R. Part 1420, rather than ASTM F963.

These rules are accompanied by age group guidance and additional safety checks from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

What Should You Do If Your Child Owns This Toy?

• If you have this recalled snowman toy at home, stop using it immediately. Carefully remove the toy’s top hat and keep it out of children's reach, as it can break into smaller pieces and pose a serious choking hazard.

• To determine if your children’s snowman toy is affected, please visit the recall page online. You can go directly to step2.com/pages/step2-my-first-snowman or visit www.step2.com and scroll to the bottom of the homepage to click on “Product Recalls.”

• The Step2 Company is offering a free replacement hat. To receive it, contact the company for step-by-step instructions on how to dispose of the recalled top hat safely.

• You can reach The Step2 Company by calling their toll-free number at 800-347-8372, available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. You can also email them at step2-company@step2.net or visit their website for more details. The company is also directly notifying all known purchasers of the recall ⁽¹⁾.