CPSC, Babies "R" Us and Playwell Announce Recall of Snail Push Toys
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-03-30). Hazards: choking. About 900 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04109 |
| Published | 2004-03-30 |
| Last updated | 2025-02-03 |
| Product category | Toy Miscellaneous |
| Products | Snail Push Toys |
| Firm named in the title | Babies "R" Us and Playwell |
| Firms | Babies "R" Us, of Wayne, NJ (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 900 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Sold only at Babies "R" Us stores, from July 2003 through November 2003, for about $8.00 each. |
Description
The brightly colored push toy is made of wood. The snail has moveable parts painted purple, green, yellow, or orange. The wheels have three colored balls (yellow, green and red) attached with string. The handle has a red ball on the end. The yellow and blue tag attached to the toy at point of sale states "Imaginarium Baby" and recommended for ages 1-3.
Hazard
The screw securing the toy handle to the push toy could detach, posing a choking hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should take the push toy away from small children immediately and return it to Babies "R" Us for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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