The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07030·Announced 2006-11-09

Gund Recalls Woodles Activity Toys for Choking Hazard

Gund Inc. is recalling about 18,900 Woodles Activity Toys because wooden rings can break, posing a choking hazard to young 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 for young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Gund Inc. is recalling about 18,900 Baby Gund Woodles Activity Toys. The toys are available in four styles: Rumba Lion (58553), Gazoo Giraffe (58554), Wango Horse (58555), and Tippy Cow (58556). The products consist of a soft, stuffed body with a rattle and two smooth wooden rings attached to loops at the end of each arm.

The wooden rings on the stuffed toys can break, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children. Gund has received four reports from consumers about the wooden rings breaking, including one report of a child mouthing small pieces. No injuries were reported.

The toys were sold at independent specialty toy stores nationwide and in Canada from June 2005 through April 2006 for about $12. Consumers should stop using these toys immediately and contact Gund for a free replacement product.

The recalled product

Product
Baby Gund Woodles™ Activity Toys
Manufacturer
Gund Inc., of Edison, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
18,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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