CPSCNovember 9, 2006

Gund Inc. Recalls Woodles™ Activity Toys for Choking

Gund Inc. Recalls Woodles™ Activity Toys for Choking Hazard

Why was Gund Inc. Recalls Woodles™ Activity Toys for Choking recalled?

The wooden rings on the stuffed toy can break, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using these toys immediately, and contact Gund for a free replacement product. Contact: For more information, call Gund at (800) 448 4863 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at [email protected]. Information about this recall also can be found on the firm's Web site at www.gund.com

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
Baby Gund Woodles™ Activity Toys
Company
Gund Inc., of Edison, N.J.
Quantity
About 18,900
Sold at
Independent specialty toy stores nationwide and in Canada from June 2005 through April 2006 for about $12.
Recall date
November 9, 2006
Incidents / injuries
Gund has received four reports from consumers about the wooden rings on the toys breaking, including one report of a child mouthing small pieces. No injuries were reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The product is a baby activity toy available in various animal shapes. It consists of a soft, stuffed body with a rattle component inside the body and two smooth wooden rings attached to loops at the end of each arm. The product is available in four different styles: Rumba Lion Activity Toy with style number 58553, Gazoo Giraffe Activity Toy with style number 58554; Wango Horse Activity Toy with style number 58555, and Tippy Cow Activity Toy with style number 58556. "Woodles™" and the style number are located on the sewn-in label.

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