CPSC recall 07-030, announced November 9, 2006, covers Baby Gund Woodles™ Activity Toys (about 18,900 units). The wooden rings on the stuffed toy can break, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these toys immediately, and contact Gund for a free replacement product. Recall contact: call (800) 448 4863, go to www.gund.com, or email woodles@gund.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.
"Woodles™" and the style number are located on the sewn-in label.
Which products are included?
The product is a baby activity toy available in various animal shapes. It consists of a soft, stuffed body with a rattle component inside the body and two smooth wooden rings attached to loops at the end of each arm. The product is available in four different styles: Rumba Lion Activity Toy with style number 58553, Gazoo Giraffe Activity Toy with style number 58554; Wango Horse Activity Toy with style number 58555, and Tippy Cow Activity Toy with style number 58556. "Woodles™" and the style number are located on the sewn-in label.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The wooden rings on the stuffed toy can break, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Gund has received four reports from consumers about the wooden rings on the toys breaking, including one report of a child mouthing small pieces. No injuries were reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these toys immediately, and contact Gund for a free replacement product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Gund
- Manufacturer
- Gund Inc., of Edison, N.J.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 07-030
- Units
- About 18,900
- Manufactured in
- Vietnam
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent specialty toy stores nationwide and in Canada from June 2005 through April 2006 for about $12.
Baby Gund Woodles™ Activity Toys
CPSC product type: Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Recall contact information
For more information, call Gund at (800) 448 4863 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at woodles@gund.com. Information about this recall also can be found on the firm's Web site at www.gund.com
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