CPSC, Gateway Announce Recall of Foam Rubber Toy Cows
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (1999-10-08). Hazards: choking. About 1,000,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00002 |
| Published | 1999-10-08 |
| Last updated | 1999-10-08 |
| Product category | Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed |
| Products | Gateway foam rubber cows |
| Firm named in the title | Gateway |
| Firms | Gateway Inc., of San Diego, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 1,000,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Sold | Gateway stores distributed the cows, from September 1997 through September 1999, as a giveaway with a computer purchase. A small number were sold separately for about $4. |
Description
These cows are white with black spots. They are about 4.5 inches long and 3 inches high. "Gateway" is written in green on the cows' backs.
Hazard
Small pieces of these foam rubber cows can tear away, posing a serious choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should either throw these cows away immediately or take them to any Gateway Country store location in exchange for another Gateway-brand item of comparable value.
Incidents and injuries
Gateway has received three reports, by consumers in the U.S., of small pieces of these cows tearing away. There have been no reports of any injuries.
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