CPSC recall 02-211, announced July 25, 2002, covers BRIO Pull-along snail toys (about 3,000 units). The eyes on the pull toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Consumers should take these pull toys away from children immediately and call BRIO® for a refund. Recall contact: call (888) 274-6869.
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.
Which products are included?
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."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The eyes on the pull toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and 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.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- BRIO
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 02-211
- Units
- About 3,000
- Manufactured in
- Thailand
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- BRIO® Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB, of Sweden
- Distributor
- Small World Toys of Culver City, Calif.
Pull-along snail toys
CPSC product type: Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers can contact BRIO® at (888) 274-6869 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
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