CPSCMarch 30, 2004

CPSC, Babies "R" Us and Playwell Announce Recall of

CPSC, Babies "R" Us and Playwell Announce Recall of Snail Push Toys

Why was CPSC, Babies "R" Us and Playwell Announce Recall of recalled?

The screw securing the toy handle to the push toy could detach, posing a choking hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should take the push toy away from small children immediately and return it to Babies "R" Us for a full refund. 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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Snail Push Toys
Company
Babies "R" Us, of Wayne, NJ
Quantity
About 900
Sold at
Sold only at Babies "R" Us stores, from July 2003 through November 2003, for about $8.00 each.
Recall date
March 30, 2004
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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