Pull-along Snails
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: BRIO's Pull-along Snails
Units: About 2,100
Manufacturer: BRIO(r) Corp. of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO
AB, of Sweden
Hazard: The snail toy is sold with a rattle containing a bell. The
rattle can come apart, and the bell poses a small parts choking hazard
to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled BRIO Pull-along Snail is made of wood. The
body of the snail is painted red and it has yellow wheels. The toy has
item number 30368 written on the packaging. The snail measures 6-inches
long and 4.5-inches high with natural wood and spring antennae. On the
back of the snail is a removable green bell rattle with a yellow swirl
and multi-colored posts. The rattle measures 2.25-inches in diameter and
2-inches high. A BRIO logo is printed on the back end of the snail and a
yellow cord is attached at the front.
Sold at: Specialty toy stores nationwide, Web retailers and mail order
catalogs from September 2005 through January 2006 for about $13.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers who purchased this toy should take it away from their
child immediately and contact BRIO for information on how to receive a
free replacement product.
Consumer Contact: Contact BRIO at (888) 274-6869 between 8:30 a.m. and 5
p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site.
To see a picture of the recalled product(s) visit the CPSC's web site.
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