CPSC recall 01-079, announced February 6, 2001, covers Pottery Barn Wooden Dog Pull Toys (about 2,900 units). Wooden pegs can come off of these pull toys, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should take these pull toys away from young children immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. Recall contact: call (866) 428-6467.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The wooden dog pull toy is about 10 inches long and about 5 inches high. The dog's legs are attached to wooden wheels with small pegs. A black string with a large wooden ball on the end is connected to the front of the toy. There is no writing on the toy.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Wooden pegs can come off of these pull toys, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Pottery Barn Kids has received a report of one peg coming off the toy. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these pull toys away from young children immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Pottery Barn Kids
- Manufacturer
- Pottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 01-079
- Units
- About 2,900
- Sold at / sales period
- The Pottery Barn Kids store in Corte Madera, Calif., and Pottery Barn Outlet stores in Virginia, Texas, Georgia, Tennessee and Ohio sold these pull toys, from June 2000 through January 2001, for about $6.
Pottery Barn Wooden Dog Pull Toys
CPSC product type: Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Recall contact information
For more information, call Pottery Barn Kids at (866) 428-6467 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Saturday.
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