CPSC, BRIO® Corporation Announce Recall of Caterpillar Pull Toy

Active Recall Announced October 10, 2002 CPSC #03013

Quick answer

CPSC, BRIO® Corporation Announce Recall of Caterpillar Pull Toy is CPSC recall #03013, announced on October 10, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled pull-along caterpillar is bright red and yellow and was sold under the Plan Toys brand name. The wooden caterpillar is about 7 inches long and is pulled by a nylon string. The caterpillar's antenna are two blue protruding pegs that extend about 1/2 inch from the head. The recalled lot numbers are 0645917, 12142323 and 0724423 and are printed on the inside flap of the packaging. A stamp on the top of the tail end of the caterpillar displays the Plan Toys logo and the words "Made in Thailand." The remedy is consumers should take these caterpillar toys away from children immediately and send them to brio® to receive a replacement toy or a refund, including the cost of postage.. Affected brand: BRIO® Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB.

Hazard

The recalled pull-along caterpillar is bright red and yellow and was sold under the Plan Toys brand name. The wooden caterpillar is about 7 inches long and is pulled by a nylon string. The caterpillar's antenna are two blue protruding pegs that extend about 1/2 inch from the head. The recalled lot numbers are 0645917, 12142323 and 0724423 and are printed on the inside flap of the packaging. A stamp on the top of the tail end of the caterpillar displays the Plan Toys logo and the words "Made in Thailand."

Affected products

Caterpillar Pull Toy

Recalled brands

BRIO® Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB

Remedy

Consumers should take these caterpillar toys away from children immediately and send them to BRIO® to receive a replacement toy or a refund, including the cost of postage.

Recall date

October 10, 2002

Categories

Toy Miscellaneous

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #03013?

CPSC recall #03013 covers CPSC, BRIO® Corporation Announce Recall of Caterpillar Pull Toy, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 10, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled pull-along caterpillar is bright red and yellow and was sold under the Plan Toys brand name. The wooden caterpillar is about 7 inches long and is pulled by a nylon string. The caterpillar's antenna are two blue protruding pegs that extend about 1/2 inch from the head. The recalled lot numbers are 0645917, 12142323 and 0724423 and are printed on the inside flap of the packaging. A stamp on the top of the tail end of the caterpillar displays the Plan Toys logo and the words "Made in Thailand."

What is the remedy for recall #03013?

The CPSC remedy for recall #03013 is consumers should take these caterpillar toys away from children immediately and send them to brio® to receive a replacement toy or a refund, including the cost of postage.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, BRIO® Corporation Announce Recall of Caterpillar Pull Toy on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-BRIO-Corporation-Announce-Recall-of-Caterpillar-Pull-Toy-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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