BRIO® Corp. Recalls Pull-Along Snail Toy Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-03-08 · 06108
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
06108
Date
2006-03-08
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
BRIO's Pull-along Snails
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
BRIO® Corp. of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB, of Sweden
Retailer(s)
Specialty toy stores nationwide, Web retailers and mail order catalogs from September 2005 through January 2006 for about $13.
Country of manufacture
China
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.