Gund Inc. Recalls Woodles™ Activity Toys for Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 07030 · announced November 9, 2006 · Gund · 18,900 units affected
The product
The product is a baby activity toy available in various animal shapes. It consists of a soft, stuffed body with a rattle component inside the body and two smooth wooden rings attached to loops at the end of each arm. The product is available in four different styles: Rumba Lion Activity Toy with style number 58553, Gazoo Giraffe Activity Toy with style number 58554; Wango Horse Activity Toy with style number 58555, and Tippy Cow Activity Toy with style number 58556. "Woodles™" and the style number are located on the sewn-in label.
The hazard
The wooden rings on the stuffed toy can break, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using these toys immediately, and contact Gund for a free replacement product.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Gund has received four reports from consumers about the wooden rings on the toys breaking, including one report of a child mouthing small pieces. No injuries were reported.
Sold at: Independent specialty toy stores nationwide and in Canada from June 2005 through April 2006 for about $12.
Consumer contact: For more information, call Gund at (800) 448 4863 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at woodles@gund.com. Information about this recall also can be found on the firm's Web site at www.gund.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.