CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Babies "R" Us and Playwell Announce Recall of Snail Push Toys
Published: March 30, 2004Recall ID: 04109Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The screw securing the toy handle to the push toy could detach, posing a choking hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The brightly colored push toy is made of wood. The snail has moveable parts painted purple, green, yellow, or orange. The wheels have three colored balls (yellow, green and red) attached with string. The handle has a red ball on the end. The yellow and blue tag attached to the toy at point of sale states "Imaginarium Baby" and recommended for ages 1-3.
Affected Products
Snail Push Toys
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Babies-R-Us-and-Playwell-Announce-Recall-of-Snail-Push-Toys- |
| Title | CPSC, Babies "R" Us and Playwell Announce Recall of Snail Push Toys |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/snail-push-toy.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Snail Push Toy |
| Hazards › Name | The screw securing the toy handle to the push toy could detach, posing a choking hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Snail Push Toys |
| Products › Type | Toy Miscellaneous |
| Products › Category I D | 2198 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 900 |
| Recall I D | 2593 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should take the push toy away from small children immediately and return it to Babies "R" Us for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Sold only at Babies "R" Us stores, from July 2003 through November 2003, for about $8.00 each. |
| Recall Date | 2004-03-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | The brightly colored push toy is made of wood. The snail has moveable parts painted purple, green, yellow, or orange. The wheels have three colored balls (yellow, green and red) attached with string. The handle has a red ball on the end. The yellow and blue tag attached to the toy at point of sale states "Imaginarium Baby" and recommended for ages 1-3. |
| Distributors › Name | Babies "R" Us, of Wayne, NJ |
| Recall Number | 04109 |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers can call toll-free at (800) 804-5419 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., ET Monday through Friday or visit the website at www.toysrusinc.com/productrecall |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-02-03T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |