CPSC, BRIO® Corporation Announce Recall of Caterpillar Pull Toy
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2299.
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."
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2299.
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.
✅ 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 Caterpillar Toys Nationwide, From January 2002 Through September 2002, For About $15. 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-2299.
For more information, consumers can contact BRIO toll-free at (888) 274-6869 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
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Specialty Toy Stores, Internet Retailers And Mail Order Catalogs Sold The Caterpillar Toys Nationwide, From January 2002 Through September 2002, For About $15. Recall FAQ
Specialty Toy Stores, Internet Retailers And Mail Order Catalogs Sold The Caterpillar Toys Nationwide, From January 2002 Through September 2002, For About $15. is the subject of a toys recall: CPSC, BRIO® Corporation Announce Recall of Caterpillar Pull Toy. The notice was published on October 10, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1,000 units are potentially affected.