CPSC recall 02-224, announced August 7, 2002, covers Pottery Barn Kids Star Clacker wooden toys and Ride-On Duck wooden riding toys (about 3,800 units). The wooden peg can come off of the Star Clacker toy and pose a choking hazard. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should take the recalled toys away from young children immediately and return the toys to the store where they were purchased, for a refund or replacement toy. Recall contact: call (866) 428-6467, or go to www.potterybarnkids.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.
The handle has a gold "Made in China" label and a white label reading, "Intended for Children over 6 months of Age." The Ride-On Duck is a yellow wooden duck-shaped toy with orange wheels and bill, that measures 12 inches high by 20 inches long.
Which products are included?
The clackers are made of three wooden star shapes, tied together, with the two outside stars painted red, white or blue. The center star and handle are made of natural wood. The toys measure about 6 inches long. The handle has a gold "Made in China" label and a white label reading, "Intended for Children over 6 months of Age." The Ride-On Duck is a yellow wooden duck-shaped toy with orange wheels and bill, that measures 12 inches high by 20 inches long. It has a gold "Made in China" label on the bottom.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The wooden peg can come off of the Star Clacker toy and pose a choking hazard. The Ride-On Duck's wheel cap can break, allowing the wheel to come off and release small parts, also presenting a choking hazard to young children. The Star Clacker wooden toys, also do not comply with the Federal Hazardous Substance Act for design and construction of baby rattles, due to the handle length.
Incidents and injuries
Pottery Barn Kids has received one report of a wheel coming off of the Ride-on Duck toy. No injuries have been reported for either product.
Official remedy
Consumers should take the recalled toys away from young children immediately and return the toys to the store where they were purchased, for a refund or replacement toy.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Pottery Barn Kids
- Manufacturer
- Pottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 02-224
- Units
- About 3,800 Star Clacker wooden toys, and about 3,000 Ride-On Duck wooden riding toys
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Pottery Barn Kids stores nationwide sold the Star Clacker toys, from April 2002 through July 2002, for about $6. Pottery Barn Kids stores nationwide, catalogs and Internet site sold the Ride-On Duck toys, from September 2001 through June 2002, for about $49.
Star Clacker wooden toys and Ride-On Duck wooden riding toys
CPSC product type: Toy Miscellaneous
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Pottery Barn Kids at (866) 428-6467 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Saturday. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.potterybarnkids.com
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