The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04095·Announced 2004-03-04

FAO Schwarz Recalls Fire Engine Pull-Along Toys Due to Choking Hazard

FAO Schwarz is recalling 323 wooden fire engine pull-along toys because small parts can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard from small parts detaching, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

FAO Schwarz Inc. is recalling approximately 323 Fire Engine Pull-Along Toys due to a choking hazard. The toys are red with a yellow ladder, made of wood, and measure about 18 inches long. They include six toy firemen and have "Fire Dept." written on the sides.

The recall was issued because small parts can detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to small children. No incidents or injuries have been reported in connection with this product.

The toys were sold at FAO Schwarz toy stores nationwide from September 2002 through January 2004 for about $20. Consumers should take the product away from small children immediately and discard or destroy it. Because the company is out of business, a remedy is no longer available. Consumers may contact the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Fire Engine Pull-Along Toys
Manufacturer
FAO Schwarz Inc., King of Prussia, Pa.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
323

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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