CPSC2002-10-10
CPSC, BRIO® Corporation Announce Recall of Caterpillar Pull Toy
BRIO® Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB, of Sweden
Hazard
The antenna on the pull toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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.
Sold at
Specialty toy stores, Internet retailers and mail order catalogs sold the caterpillar toys nationwide, from January 2002 through September 2002, for about $15.
Affected count
About 1,000
Injuries reported
BRIO® has not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these toys. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Manufactured in
Thailand
Products
Caterpillar Pull Toy
Consumer contact
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-BRIO-Corporation-Announce-Recall-of-Caterpillar-Pull-Toy-Don't want to check this manually?
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