Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 2002-07-25T00:00:00
Product: Pull-along snail toys
Company: Specialty toy stores, Internet retailers and mail order catalogs sold the recalled pull-along snails nationwide, from June 2001 through June 2002, for about $15.
Hazard: The eyes on the pull toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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."
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.
Incidents / 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.
Recall Number: 02211
Product Type: Toys / Play Products
Hazard Type: Choking Hazard