CPSC recall 02-058, announced December 6, 2001, covers BRIO Curious George toys (about 3,100 units). The toys include fabric-filled mobile phones that can pose a choking hazard to young children. Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately and call BRIO to get a refund or replacement toy. Recall contact: call (888) 274-6869, or go to www.briotoy.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
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.
A label in the collar of the space suit reads, "Curious George by BRIO." This is an "Activity George," which is written on the packaging, and is labeled for children ages 18 months and older.
Which products are included?
These Curious George monkey plush toys are dressed in a yellow plastic space suit with matching gloves. They have a detachable backpack with a red fabric-filled mobile phone attached. The small mobile phone is 1.25 inches by 1.5 inches, and is connected to a gray, mesh backpack by a 4.75-inch string sewn into one of the backpack's seams. A label in the collar of the space suit reads, "Curious George by BRIO." This is an "Activity George," which is written on the packaging, and is labeled for children ages 18 months and older. The back of the box reads: "Removable backpack with mobile phone!" The recalled toy has model number 32900 written on the front of the box.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The toys include fabric-filled mobile phones that can pose a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and BRIO Corp. have not received any reports of injuries or incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately and call BRIO to get a refund or replacement toy. Consumers also can send the toy to BRIO Corp., SAFETY RECALL, N120 W18485 Freistadt Road, Germantown, WI 53022.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- BRIO
- Manufacturer
- BRIO® Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB of Sweden
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 02-058
- Units
- About 3,100
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty toy stores, Internet retailers, and mail order catalogs sold the recalled Curious George toys nationwide, from July 2001 through November 2001, for about $25.
Curious George toys
CPSC product type: Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Recall contact information
For more information, contact BRIO toll-free at (888) 274-6869 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's web site at www.briotoy.com
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