CPSC recall 10-138, announced February 10, 2010, covers Manhattan Group Pull-A-Long Friends Toucan™, Pull-A-Long Friends Alligator™, and Pull-A-Long Friends Sharky™ (about 2,400 units). The toy has wooden components that can break or come loose, posing a choking/aspiration hazard to young children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should take the toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or a replacement toy. Recall contact: call (800) 541-1345, or go to www.manhattantoy.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves three types of pull-toys: Pull-A-Long Friends Toucan™ with lot code 210720GB, Pull-A-Long Friends Alligator™ with lot code 210750GB, and Pull-A-Long Friends Sharky™ with lot code 210530GB. The Toucan has a large yellow and black beak and blue striped wings. The alligator is green and has a red ridge on its back and red wheels with yellow polka dots. The shark has blue swirls painted on its wheels and an orange wooden fish on the pull string. The lot code is printed on the bottom of the toy.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The toy has wooden components that can break or come loose, posing a choking/aspiration hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should take the toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or a replacement toy.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Manhattan Group
- Manufacturer
- Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 10-138
- Units
- About 2,400 in the United States and 400 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- Thailand
- Sold at / sales period
- Gift and specialty stores nationwide, online and through catalogs from September 2009 through January 2010 for about $22.
Pull-A-Long Friends Toucan™, Pull-A-Long Friends Alligator™, and Pull-A-Long Friends Sharky™
CPSC product type: Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Manhattan Group at (800) 541-1345 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.manhattantoy.com
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