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CPSC, Babies "R" Us and Playwell Announce Recall of Snail Push Toys

U.S. CPSCChokingMar 30, 2004
Recalled Snail Push Toy
Recalled Snail Push Toy

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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 & injuries

None reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

Sold only at Babies "R" Us stores, from July 2003 through November 2003, for about $8.00 each.

Contact the company

Consumers can call toll-free at (800) 804-5419 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., ET Monday through Friday or visit the website at www.toysrusinc.com/productrecall

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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