CPSCGeneral Alert
Big Ideas Marketing Recalls to Repair Horse-on-a-Stick Toys Due to Strangulation...
Published: November 10, 2010Recall ID: 11034Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The reins on horse-on-a-stick toy's bridle are long enough to form a loop around a child's head and neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves horse-on-a-stick toys with a bridle and reins. The toys are filled with polyester fiber and have a fluffy mane. The horse's ears are embroidered with the words "PRESS HERE" in red. The horse makes neighing and galloping sounds when the ears are pressed.
Affected Products
Horse-on-a-Stick Toys
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Big-Ideas-Marketing-Recalls-to-Repair-Horse-on-a-Stick-Toys-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard |
| Title | Big Ideas Marketing Recalls to Repair Horse-on-a-Stick Toys Due to Strangulation Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11034.11034a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11034.11034b.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The reins on horse-on-a-stick toy's bridle are long enough to form a loop around a child's head and neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC has received one report of a near strangulation involving a 2-year-old boy who became entangled in the reins at his neck. The boy's mother freed him without injury. |
| Products › Name | Horse-on-a-Stick Toys |
| Products › Type | Unpowered Nonwheeled Riding Toys |
| Products › Category I D | 68366 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 8,800 |
| Recall I D | 502 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately remove or cut the reins to eliminate the hazard. Consumers also can contact Big Ideas Marketing for instructions on how to remove the reins. |
| Importers › Name | Big Ideas Marketing, of Owings Mills, Md. |
| Retailers › Name | Love's Travel Stop and Country stores nationwide from May 2010 through July 2010 for about $6. |
| Recall Date | 2010-11-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves horse-on-a-stick toys with a bridle and reins. The toys are filled with polyester fiber and have a fluffy mane. The horse's ears are embroidered with the words "PRESS HERE" in red. The horse makes neighing and galloping sounds when the ears are pressed. |
| Recall Number | 11034 |
| Remedy Options › Option | New Instructions |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Big Ideas Marketing toll-free at (888) 908-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.bigideasmarketing.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-06-30T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |