By Swikriti • Updated: January 22, 2026
A nationwide recall has been issued for a children’s card game sold at Aldi after a safety issue was identified that could pose a serious choking risk to young kids. If you’ve bought the Orchard Toys Jungle Heads and Tails card game for your family, the key message from regulators is simple: stop using it immediately, keep it out of reach of children, and return it for a refund. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
The concern centres on the game’s small elephant playing piece. According to the recall notice, the elephant may contain a small cardboard disc lodged in the nose that should have been removed during manufacturing. If that disc separates from the piece, it can become a hazardous small part — the kind that can be easily swallowed, particularly by toddlers who explore objects by putting them in their mouths. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
That’s why the warning is especially important for households with children under three. The recall notice states there is a risk of serious injury or death from choking if the cardboard disc detaches and a child swallows it. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
The game was sold nationally through Aldi stores and was available for purchase between 11 December 2024 and 11 September 2025. The recall information also lists the barcode number as 5011863103772, which can help you double-check whether the product in your home matches the affected item. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
For parents, recalls like this can feel unsettling because the product may have been sitting in a toy box for months — and the risk can be easy to miss until it’s flagged publicly. If the game has been used by older children without any visible issue, that still doesn’t rule out the hazard: the problem is that the disc can separate, not that it always does. The safest approach is to treat it as a “do not use” item until it has been returned.
Here’s what consumers are being told to do: (1) stop using the card game immediately and keep it out of reach of children, and (2) return it to any Aldi store for a full refund. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Aldi has also provided a recall helpline for questions. The recall notice lists the Aldi recall helpline as 13 25 34 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am–5.30pm), with customer support available via email as well. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
If you’re unsure whether your copy is affected, check the packaging and contents carefully — particularly the elephant playing piece — and use the barcode as an extra confirmation. If the item matches, don’t attempt to “repair” it or remove the disc yourself. In product safety terms, DIY fixes can create new risks (or make it harder to receive a refund). Returning it is the recommended route.
It’s also a timely reminder for families who buy toys and games as gifts: small-part hazards are one of the most common recall triggers for children’s products, and warnings often focus on the under-36-month age group because toddlers can’t reliably recognise danger. If you’ve given this game to another household — a cousin, a grandparent’s home, or a childcare setting — it’s worth sending a quick message so they can check and return it too.
For the official details, including identifying information and the full refund instructions, you can read the ACCC Product Safety recall notice. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
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Note: This article is for general information. If a child has swallowed or may have swallowed a small part, seek urgent medical advice.
