Over 200,000 Amazon‑sold Toddler Busy Boards Pulled Over Choking Hazard

Parents, take note: a massive recall is sweeping through Amazon’s toddler‑toy aisle. Roughly 276,000 Esjay US “Toddler Busy Board Montessori Toys” have been pulled from the market after regulators discovered that the red knobs on the second page can detach and become a choking hazard for little ones.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says the boards violate the federal small‑parts ban that applies to any product intended for children under three years old. While no injuries have been reported so far, the risk is real enough that officials are urging families to remove the toys immediately.

What does the busy board look like? Imagine a blue‑felt rectangle dotted with elastic cords, carrying handles, and button‑style closures. One side flaunts a parade of cartoon dinosaurs, while the reverse side features 26 alphabet squares, each paired with a friendly animal illustration. The board is five pages long; the trouble‑making red knobs sit on the second page, which some parents might overlook during a quick glance.

These toys were sold on Amazon.com from March 2023 through July 2026, with price tags ranging between $18 and $30. They were manufactured in China by Shenzhen Yishijie Technology Co., Ltd., operating in the United States under the name Esjay US.

Esjay isn’t asking you to toss the whole set. The company is offering a simple fix – a replacement page that eliminates the hazardous knobs. Still, many parents prefer to err on the side of caution and keep the entire board out of reach until a replacement arrives.

If you think you might have one of these busy boards at home, check the product’s packaging or the Amazon order details for a model number that matches the recall notice. Once identified, follow the instructions on the CPSC website to claim your free replacement page.

Recalls like this serve as a reminder that even seemingly innocuous toys can harbor hidden dangers. Keeping an eye on recall announcements and regularly inspecting children’s playthings are small steps that can prevent a heartbreaking accident.