BRIO Recalls Curious George Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Plain-English summary

BRIO Corp. is recalling approximately 3,100 Curious George plush toys due to a choking hazard. The recalled toys are dressed in a yellow plastic space suit and feature a detachable backpack with a small, red fabric-filled mobile phone attached. The mobile phone is 1.25 inches by 1.5 inches and is connected to the backpack by a 4.75-inch string. The toys are labeled for children ages 18 months and older.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and BRIO Corp. have not received any reports of injuries or incidents. The recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The toys were sold nationwide through specialty toy stores, Internet retailers, and mail order catalogs from July 2001 through November 2001 for about $25.

Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately. To obtain a refund or replacement toy, consumers should call BRIO toll-free at (888) 274-6869 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or send the toy to BRIO Corp. at SAFETY RECALL, N120 W18485 Freistadt Road, Germantown, WI 53022.

The recalled product

Product

Curious George toys

Manufacturer

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

Category

Consumer Product — Toys

Hazard

• choking

Affected units

3,100

Distribution

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