CPSC recall 06-108, announced March 8, 2006, covers BRIO's Pull-along Snails (about 2,100 units). The snail toy is sold with a rattle containing a bell. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers who purchased this toy should take it away from their child immediately and contact BRIO® for information on how to receive a free replacement product. Recall contact: call (888) 274-6869, or go to www.brio.net.
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 BRIO Pull-along Snail is made of wood. The body of the snail is painted red and it has yellow wheels. The toy has item number 30368 written on the packaging. The snail measures 6 inches long and 4.5 inches high with natural wood and spring antennae. On the back of the snail is a removable green bell rattle with a yellow swirl and multi-colored posts. The rattle measures 2.25 inches in diameter and 2 inches high. A BRIO logo is printed on the back end of the snail and a yellow cord is attached at the front.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The snail toy is sold with a rattle containing a bell. The rattle can come apart, and the bell poses a small parts choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers who purchased this toy should take it away from their child immediately and contact BRIO® for information on how to receive a free replacement product.
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
- 06-108
- Units
- About 2.100
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty toy stores nationwide, Web retailers and mail order catalogs from September 2005 through January 2006 for about $13.
BRIO's Pull-along Snails
CPSC product type: Toy Miscellaneous
Recall contact information
Contact BRIO® at (888) 274-6869 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.brio.net
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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