Big Ideas Marketing Recalls to Repair Horse-on-a-Stick Toys Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 11034 · Nov 10, 2010 · Big Ideas Marketing
8,800
units affected
8,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11034
- Date
- Nov 10, 2010
- Company
- Big Ideas Marketing
- Units affected
- 8,800
- Product
- Horse-on-a-Stick Toys
- Product type
- Unpowered Nonwheeled Riding Toys
- Remedy
- new instructions
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The boy's mother freed him without injury.
- Sold at
- Love's Travel Stop and Country stores nationwide from May 2010 through July 2010 for about $6.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled horse-on-a-stick toys?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.