Pull Toys Recalled by Manhattan Group LLC
Recall 00063a · Feb 8, 2000 · Manhattan Group LLC
3,400
units affected
3,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 00063a
- Date
- Feb 8, 2000
- Company
- Manhattan Group LLC
- Units affected
- 3,400
- Product
- Pull toys: Enchanted Garden Inchworm (item number EG150); Merry Meadows Cow (item number FS150); and Sunny Safari Blue Elephant (item number SS150)
- Product type
- Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
These toys are called Enchanted Garden Inchworm, item number EG150; Merry Meadows Cow, item number FS150; and Sunny Safari Blue Elephant, item number SS150. The item number is on the back of the hangtag near the Universal Product Code. The inchworm has two red, two blue and two yellow round fabric sections sewn together. The cow is made of white plush fabric with black spots sewn onto the white fabric. The cow has a red and white checkered bandanna tied around its neck. The elephant is light blue with royal blue fabric on the tail, feet and ears. A label on these toys reads, "Made in Thailand."
What can happen
The wooden wheels and pegs attached to the toy could come off, presenting a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should take the toys away from young children immediately and return them to the stores where purchased, for a refund or exchange for another soft toy.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty stores and gift shops nationwide sold these toys, from July 1999 through December 1999, for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled pull toys: enchanted garden inchworm (item number eg150)?
Consumers should take the toys away from young children immediately and return them to the stores where purchased, for a refund or exchange for another soft toy.
What is the hazard?
The wooden wheels and pegs attached to the toy could come off, presenting a choking 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.