CPSC, BRIO® Corporation and Small World Toys Announce Recall of Snail Pull Toy
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-07-25). Hazards: choking. About 3,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02211 |
| Published | 2002-07-25 |
| Last updated | 2025-10-01 |
| Product category | Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed |
| Products | Pull-along snail toys |
| Firm named in the title | BRIO® Corporation and Small World Toys |
| Firms | BRIO® Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB, of Sweden (importer); Small World Toys of Culver City, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Thailand |
| Units (US) | 3,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Specialty toy stores, Internet retailers and mail order catalogs sold the recalled pull-along snails nationwide, from June 2001 through June 2002, for about $15. |
Description
The recalled Plan Toys pull-along snail is a bright green, yellow and red wooden pull toy. The snail measures 10 inches long and 4 inches high and is pulled by a nylon string attached to the underside of the toy. On the snail head are two yellow protruding pegs that extend about 1 inch from the body. The pegs are painted black and white to depict eyeballs. A stamp on the bottom of the head displays the Plan Toys logo and the words "Made in Thailand."
Hazard
The eyes on the pull toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take these pull toys away from children immediately and call BRIO® for a refund. Consumers should return the recalled pull toys to BRIO Corp., SAFETY RECALL - Snail, N120 W18485 Freistadt Road, Germantown, WI 53022.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC, BRIO® and Small World Toys are not aware of any incidents or injuries involving the pull toy. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
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