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Wooden Toys Recalled by Earthentree Due To Choking and Strangulation Hazards

U.S. CPSCChokingStrangulationJul 29, 2008
Small Maracas (Egg Shaker)
Small Maracas (Egg Shaker)
Large Maracas (Egg Shaker)
Large Maracas (Egg Shaker)
Pom Pom Rail Train
Pom Pom Rail Train
Duby and Duba Pull Toy
Duby and Duba Pull Toy
Duby Duck Pull Toy
Duby Duck Pull Toy
Katerpillar Pull Toy
Katerpillar Pull Toy

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

Hazard

The recalled toys contain small parts or can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard. The recalled rattles violate the federal rattle standard. Some of the toys also have a string longer than 12 inches, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Earthentree for exchange or refund.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

This recall involves a variety of wooden toys including egg shakers (maracas), pull toys, rattles, and trains. The toys are painted glossy red, orange, green, brown, yellow or natural wood.

Sold on

Earthentree's Web site, Fairs, Trade Shows and retail stores nationwide from December 2007 through May 2008 for about $7 to $34.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Earthentree at (800) 963-1593 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.earthentree.com/recall.asp

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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