Pull toys: Enchanted Garden Inchworm (item number EG150); Merry Meadows Cow (item number FS150); ...

CPSC Recall #00-063a — February 7, 2000

Recall Summary

Recall Number00-063a
Recall DateFebruary 7, 2000
Remedy TypeRefund, Replace
Units AffectedAbout 3,400
Manufactured InThailand

Where It Was Sold

Specialty stores and gift shops nationwide sold these toys from July 1999 through December 1999 for about $20.

Product

Pull toys: Enchanted Garden Inchworm (item number EG150); Merry Meadows Cow (item number FS150); and Sunny Safari Blue Elephant (item number SS150)

Description

PRODUCT: Pull Toys - Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling about 3,400 pull toys. These toys are called Enchanted Garden Inchworm, item number EG150; Merry Meadows Cow, item number FS150; and Sunny Safari Blue Elephant, item number SS150. The item number is on the back of the hangtag near the Universal Product Code. The inchworm has two red, two blue and two yellow round fabric sections sewn together. The cow is made of white plush fabric with black spots sewn onto the white fabric. The cow has a red and white checkered bandanna tied around its neck. The elephant is light blue with royal blue fabric on the tail, feet and ears. A label on these toys reads, "Made in Thailand." Specialty stores and gift shops nationwide sold these toys from July 1999 through December 1999 for about $20.PROBLEM: The wooden wheels and pegs attached to the toy could come off, presenting a choking hazard to young children.INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.WHAT TO DO: Consumers should take the toys away from young children immediately and return them to the stores where purchased for a refund or exchange for another soft toy. For more information about this recall, consumers should contact Manhattan Group at (800) 541-1345 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Hazard

The wooden wheels and pegs attached to the toy could come off, presenting a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents & Injuries

None reported.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should take the toys away from young children immediately and return them to the stores where purchased for a refund or exchange for another soft toy.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund, 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 (Refund, 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.