CPSC, BRIO® Corporation Announce Recall of Caterpillar Pull Toy
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-10-10). Hazards: choking. About 1,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03013 |
| Published | 2002-10-10 |
| Last updated | 2025-04-29 |
| Product category | Toy Miscellaneous |
| Products | Caterpillar Pull Toy |
| Firm named in the title | BRIO® Corporation |
| Firms | BRIO® Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB, of Sweden (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Thailand |
| Units (US) | 1,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace |
| Sold | Specialty toy stores, Internet retailers and mail order catalogs sold the caterpillar toys nationwide, from January 2002 through September 2002, for about $15. |
Description
The recalled pull-along caterpillar is bright red and yellow and was sold under the Plan Toys brand name. The wooden caterpillar is about 7 inches long and is pulled by a nylon string. The caterpillar's antenna are two blue protruding pegs that extend about 1/2 inch from the head. The recalled lot numbers are 0645917, 12142323 and 0724423 and are printed on the inside flap of the packaging. A stamp on the top of the tail end of the caterpillar displays the Plan Toys logo and the words "Made in Thailand."
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.
Incidents and injuries
BRIO® has not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these toys. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
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