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My First Snowman Top Hat Recalled Due To Choking Hazard

Families with young children may want to check their toy shelves after a popular snowman accessory was recalled for a hidden safety risk. Here’s what parents need to know about the affected product.

By Today's Parent
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My First Snowman” toy with colorful button eyes and mittens is shown next to its removable black top hat with a red band and a snowflake emblem. The toy and hat are displayed against a teal background with exclamation mark icons, indicating a safety alert.

The top hat accessory on the My First Snowman toy has been recalled because the brim can break off and create a choking hazard for children. No injuries have been reported in Canada, but there have been multiple reports of the brim breaking in the United States.

What’s being recalled?

  • Product name: My First Snowman’s Top Hat
  • Type: Toy accessory
  • Where it’s sold: Across Canada
  • Recall date: May 29, 2025

This recall affects the removable top hat accessory included with the My First Snowman toy. Only top hats manufactured in December 2023 and April 2024 are affected. The date code appears on the bottom of the hat near the battery compartment. The product was sold at Walmart Canada online only.

My First Snowman’s Top Hat

The My First Snowman’s Top Hat is a small, removable accessory designed for use with the My First Snowman toy. Children typically use it to dress up the snowman figure during play. The toy and its accessories are commonly found in homes, daycare centres, and early learning environments.

What’s the risk?

The brim of the top hat can crack or break, creating a small part that poses a choking hazard to young children. Small parts can be especially dangerous for children under three years old, who are at the highest risk of choking. Parents and caregivers should be aware of this risk if the toy is in their home.

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What should parents do?

  • Immediately stop using the My First Snowman’s Top Hat accessory.
  • Remove the top hat from children’s reach.
  • Follow the official recall instructions for return, replacement, or disposal.

Key takeaways

  • The top hat accessory can break and create a choking hazard for young children.
  • Sold across Canada; recall issued on May 29, 2025.
  • No injuries reported in Canada; 44 reports of the brim breaking in the United States.

Check the official recall notice

See the full details in the official notice: “My First Snowman’s top hat recalled due to choking hazard.”

This article was crafted with assistance from an AI language model and reviewed by a human editor. The final version reflects this publication’s editorial standards and expertise.

This article was originally published on May 29, 2025

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