Rocking Horse Depot Recalls to Repair Rocking Horse Toys Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 11035 · Nov 10, 2010 · Rocking Horse Depot
1,200
units affected
1,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11035
- Date
- Nov 10, 2010
- Company
- Rocking Horse Depot
- Units affected
- 1,200
- Product
- Rocking Horses
- Product type
- Unpowered Nonwheeled Riding Toys
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves Rocking Horse Depot's small, medium and large rocking horses with bridles. The rocking horse has a hardwood frame and is covered with synthetic hide. Each rocking horse has fluffy mane and tail, and a leather Rocking Horse Depot emblem on the right side of the saddle.
What can happen
The reins on the rocking horse 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 can also contact Rocking Horse Depot for instructions on how to remove the reins.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The girl's parents freed her without injury.
- Sold at
- RockingHorseDepot.com from November 2006 through December 2009 for between $105 and $185.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rocking horses?
Consumers should immediately remove or cut the reins to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also contact Rocking Horse Depot for instructions on how to remove the reins.
What is the hazard?
The reins on the rocking horse 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.