Wooden Toys Recalled by Earthentree Due To Choking and Strangulation Hazards
CPSC recall 08347 · announced July 29, 2008 · Earthentree Of Kirkland, Wash · 375 units affected
The product
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.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Earthentree for exchange or refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Earthentree's Web site, Fairs, Trade Shows and retail stores nationwide from December 2007 through May 2008 for about $7 to $34.
Consumer contact: 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.