High risk Recalled August 4, 2003 3,250 sets (12 villagers per set) units Updated July 18, 2025

CPSC, HearthSong Announce Recall of "Happyvillagers" Toy Sets

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The hazard

The head can detach from the body of the villagers, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents reported: No injuries have been reported.

What to do now

Consumers should take the Happyvillagers away from young children immediately and return to HearthSong for a full refund including the cost of postage. Send the Happyvillagers to HearthSong, Attn: Returns, 3700 Wyse Road, Dayton, OH 45414-2541

Contact: Call toll-free at (888) 623-6557 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

About this recall

The Happyvillagers are made with birchwood and painted with various villager images. The sets were sold separately with 12 villagers per set and as a part of the Happyville Special set that included a set of 35 Happyville Blocks. Only the Happyvillagers are included in the recall.

Product photos

Recalled Happyvillagers Toy Set
Recalled Happyvillagers Toy Set

Photos: U.S. CPSC