The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08347·Announced 2008-07-29

Earthentree Recalls Wooden Toys Due to Choking and Strangulation Hazards

Earthentree is recalling about 375 wooden toys, including rattles and pull toys, due to choking and strangulation hazards. No injuries have been reported.

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 choking and strangulation hazards, which are risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Earthentree of Kirkland, Wash., is recalling about 375 wooden toys, including egg shakers, pull toys, rattles, and trains. The toys are painted glossy red, orange, green, brown, yellow, or natural wood. The recall was initiated because the toys contain small parts or can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard. Additionally, the recalled rattles violate the federal rattle standard, and some toys have strings longer than 12 inches, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.

The toys were sold through Earthentree's website, fairs, trade shows, and retail stores nationwide from December 2007 through May 2008 for approximately $7 to $34. The manufacturer is Earthentree of Kirkland, Wash., and the products were manufactured in India. No injuries have been reported in connection with these products.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children. To obtain an exchange or refund, consumers should contact Earthentree at (800) 963-1593 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.earthentree.com/recall.asp.

The recalled product

Product
Wooden Toys
Manufacturer
Earthentree of Kirkland, Wash.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
375

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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