Baby Gund Woodles™ Activity Toys
CPSC Recall #07-030 - November 8, 2006
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 07-030 |
| Recall Date | November 8, 2006 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 18,900 |
| Manufacturer | Gund Inc., of Edison, N.J. |
| Manufactured In | Vietnam |
Where It Was Sold
| Independent specialty toy stores nationwide and in Canada from June 2005 through April 2006 for about $12. |
Product
Baby Gund Woodles™ Activity Toys
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Gund Inc., of Edison, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 18,900 Baby Gund Woodles™ Activity Toys. The wooden rings on the stuffed toy can break, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children.Name of Product: Baby Gund Woodles™ Activity ToysUnits: About 18,900Manufacturer: Gund Inc., of Edison, N.J.Hazard: The wooden rings on the stuffed toy can break, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: Gund has received four reports from consumers about the wooden rings on the toys breaking, including one report of a child mouthing small pieces. No injuries were reported.Description: The product is a baby activity toy available in various animal shapes. It consists of a soft, stuffed body with a rattle component inside the body and two smooth wooden rings attached to loops at the end of each arm. The product is available in four different styles: Rumba Lion Activity Toy with style number 58553, Gazoo Giraffe Activity Toy with style number 58554; Wango Horse Activity Toy with style number 58555, and Tippy Cow Activity Toy with style number 58556. "Woodles™" and the style number are located on the sewn-in label.Sold by: Independent specialty toy stores nationwide and in Canada from June 2005 through April 2006 for about $12.Manufactured in: VietnamRemedy: Consumers should stop using these toys immediately, and contact Gund for a free replacement product.Consumer Contact: For more information, call Gund at (800) 448 4863 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at [email protected]. Information about this recall also can be found on the firm's Web site at www.gund.com.
Hazard
The wooden rings on the stuffed toy can break, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children.
Incidents & Injuries
Gund has received four reports from consumers about the wooden rings on the toys breaking, including one report of a child mouthing small pieces. No injuries were reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should stop using these toys immediately, and contact Gund for a free replacement product.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.
Federal law prohibits the sale of toys with small parts for children under age 3. CPSC uses a standardized small parts cylinder to test whether pieces from a toy can fit entirely inside, if they can, they are considered a choking hazard. Products marketed for children under 3 must not contain any small parts. Beyond the legal requirements, the CPSC and pediatricians recommend keeping all small objects away from children under 4, as the risk of choking extends beyond the formal legal age threshold.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.