CPSC recall 04-109, announced March 30, 2004, covers Babies "R" Us Snail Push Toys (about 900 units). The screw securing the toy handle to the push toy could detach, posing a choking hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should take the push toy away from small children immediately and return it to Babies "R" Us for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 804-5419, or go to www.toysrusinc.com/productrecall.
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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 brightly colored push toy is made of wood. The snail has moveable parts painted purple, green, yellow, or orange. The wheels have three colored balls (yellow, green and red) attached with string. The handle has a red ball on the end. The yellow and blue tag attached to the toy at point of sale states "Imaginarium Baby" and recommended for ages 1-3.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The screw securing the toy handle to the push toy could detach, posing a choking hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should take the push toy away from small children immediately and return it to Babies "R" Us for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Babies "R" Us
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 04-109
- Units
- About 900
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Sold only at Babies "R" Us stores, from July 2003 through November 2003, for about $8.00 each.
- Distributor
- Babies "R" Us, of Wayne, NJ
Snail Push Toys
CPSC product type: Toy Miscellaneous
Recall contact information
Consumers can call toll-free at (800) 804-5419 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., ET Monday through Friday or visit the website at www.toysrusinc.com/productrecall
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