The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·89013·Announced 1989-02-13

Toys R Us Recalls Curiosity Snail Crib Toys Due to Strangulation Risk

Toys R Us is recalling approximately 800 Curiosity Snail crib toys because a looped cord presents a potential strangulation risk to infants.

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 risk-of-harm product (strangulation) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Toys R Us of Paramus, N.J., is voluntarily recalling approximately 800 "Curiosity Snail" crib toys in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall was initiated on February 13, 1989, due to a potential risk of strangulation. The toys feature a looped cord with a teether attached to the body that is long enough to fit over an infant's head.

The "Curiosity Snail" is a soft, yellow fabric toy shaped like a snail when rolled up. When unrolled and attached to a crib rail, it functions as an activity toy with plastic rings, a mirror, a peek-a-boo feature, and a teether. A label on the toy reads "Softee Learners. Made in China." The toys were sold nationally for about $14 in Toys R Us stores in 1989.

No strangulations or injuries have been reported. Consumers should take the toy away from children and return it to the nearest Toys R Us store for a refund of the purchase price.

The recalled product

Product
Potential Strangulation Risk Prompts Toys R Us To Recall Crib Toy
Manufacturer
Toys R Us
Category
Consumer Product — Crib Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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