CPSC and BRIO® Corp. Announce Recall of Curious George Toys
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2057.
These Curious George monkey plush toys are dressed in a yellow plastic space suit with matching gloves. They have a detachable backpack with a red fabric-filled mobile phone attached. The small mobile phone is 1.25 inches by 1.5 inches, and is connected to a gray, mesh backpack by a 4.75-inch string sewn into one of the backpack's seams. A label in the collar of the space suit reads, "Curious George by BRIO." This is an "Activity George," which is written on the packaging, and is labeled for children ages 18 months and older. The back of the box reads: "Removable backpack with mobile phone!" The recalled toy has model number 32900 written on the front of the box.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2057.
Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately and call BRIO to get a refund or replacement toy. Consumers also can send the toy to BRIO Corp., SAFETY RECALL, N120 W18485 Freistadt Road, Germantown, WI 53022.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Specialty Toy Stores, Internet Retailers, And Mail Order Catalogs Sold The Recalled Curious George Toys Nationwide, From July 2001 Through November 2001, For About $25. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2057.
For more information, contact BRIO toll-free at (888) 274-6869 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's web site at www.briotoy.com
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Specialty Toy Stores, Internet Retailers, And Mail Order Catalogs Sold The Recalled Curious George Toys Nationwide, From July 2001 Through November 2001, For About $25. Recall FAQ
Specialty Toy Stores, Internet Retailers, And Mail Order Catalogs Sold The Recalled Curious George Toys Nationwide, From July 2001 Through November 2001, For About $25. is the subject of a toys recall: CPSC and BRIO® Corp. Announce Recall of Curious George Toys. The notice was published on December 6, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 3,100 units are potentially affected.