CPSC recall 00-081, announced March 20, 2000, covers Maxim Enterprise Wooden Pull-Along Bead Coaster (about 4,900 units). The pull toy's wheels can break off and the bead can detach from the pull string, posing small parts choking hazards to young children. No remedy available. Recall contact: call (888) 266-2946.
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Which products are included?
The toy is called the Wooden Pull-Along Bead Coaster, which is written on the packaging. It is a flat, wooden platform with wooden wheels, and is about 10 inches long. On top of the platform are twisting, red and blue plastic wires threaded with multi-colored beads. The red pull string that attaches to the platform has a bead at the end. "BEAD COASTER" is printed on top of the wood platform of the toy in multicolor block letters. The pull toy was part of a toy box set from the "Childhood Classics Wooden Chest & Toy Collection." The other toys in the set included wood puzzles, a pounding bench and a block set.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The pull toy's wheels can break off and the bead can detach from the pull string, posing small parts choking hazards to young children.
Incidents and injuries
The firms have received a report of wheels coming off and a report of the bead detaching from the pull string. The detached bead was found in a child's mouth. No injuries were reported.
Official remedy
No remedy available.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Maxim Enterprise
- Manufacturer
- Maxim Enterprise Inc., of Middleboro, Mass.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 00-081
- Units
- About 4,900
- Distributor
- Zany Brainy Inc., of King of Prussia, Pa.
Wooden Pull-Along Bead Coaster
CPSC product type: Toy Miscellaneous
Recall contact information
Company phone number: (888) 266-2946.
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