CPSC recall 03-013, announced October 10, 2002, covers BRIO Caterpillar Pull Toy (about 1,000 units). The antenna on the pull toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Consumers should take these caterpillar toys away from children immediately and send them to BRIO® to receive a replacement toy or a refund, including the cost of postage. 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 pull-along caterpillar is bright red and yellow and was sold under the Plan Toys brand name. The wooden caterpillar is about 7 inches long and is pulled by a nylon string. The caterpillar's antenna are two blue protruding pegs that extend about 1/2 inch from the head. The recalled lot numbers are 0645917, 12142323 and 0724423 and are printed on the inside flap of the packaging. A stamp on the top of the tail end of the caterpillar displays the Plan Toys logo and the words "Made in Thailand."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The antenna on the pull toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
BRIO® has not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these toys. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these caterpillar toys away from children immediately and send them to BRIO® to receive a replacement toy or a refund, including the cost of postage.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- BRIO
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 03-013
- Units
- About 1,000
- Manufactured in
- Thailand
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty toy stores, Internet retailers and mail order catalogs sold the caterpillar toys nationwide, from January 2002 through September 2002, for about $15.
- Distributor
- BRIO® Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB, of Sweden
Caterpillar Pull Toy
CPSC product type: Toy Miscellaneous
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers can contact BRIO toll-free at (888) 274-6869 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
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