Recalls / 2002-07-25
CPSC, BRIO® Corporation and Small World Toys Announce Recall of Snail Pull Toy
02211 · Recalled 2002-07-25 · CPSC page
Description
The recalled Plan Toys pull-along snail is a bright green, yellow and red wooden pull toy. The snail measures 10 inches long and 4 inches high and is pulled by a nylon string attached to the underside of the toy. On the snail head are two yellow protruding pegs that extend about 1 inch from the body. The pegs are painted black and white to depict eyeballs. A stamp on the bottom of the head displays the Plan Toys logo and the words "Made in Thailand."
Hazards
The eyes on the pull toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Reported injuries
CPSC, BRIO® and Small World Toys are not aware of any incidents or injuries involving the pull toy. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Remedy
Consumers should take these pull toys away from children immediately and call BRIO® for a refund. Consumers should return the recalled pull toys to BRIO Corp., SAFETY RECALL - Snail, N120 W18485 Freistadt Road, Germantown, WI 53022.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Pull-along snail toys | About 3,000 |
Parties
- Importer
- BRIO® Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB, of Sweden
- Distributor
- Small World Toys of Culver City, Calif.
- Made in
- Thailand
- Sold at
- Specialty toy stores, Internet retailers, mail order catalogs sold the recalled pull-along snails nationwide, from June 2001 through June 2002, for about $15.
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can contact BRIO® at (888) 274-6869 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Source: CPSC recall 02211. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.