The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·90058·Announced 1990-03-28

Sandberg Recalls Caterpillar Pull Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Sandberg Manufacturing is recalling 1,500 Caterpillar Pull Toys because they may break apart, creating sharp plastic pieces and a choking hazard for 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 and sharp plastic pieces for a product intended for children aged 1 to 3. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

Sandberg Manufacturing Company is voluntarily recalling 1,500 Caterpillar Pull Toys in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall was issued because the toys may break apart during use, producing small pieces of plastic, some with sharp points. Additionally, the balls on the ends of the antenna may detach, presenting a choking hazard to young children.

The recalled toys are made of green, orange, yellow, blue, and red plastic, featuring two small balls on the end of two springs and a red pull string attached to the head. The packaging was labeled in part "A Colorful Pull Toy, Jingle Bell Sound, Ages 1 to 3, Sandberg." These toys were imported from Hong Kong and sold nationwide from October 1988 to May 1989.

Neither the CPSC nor Sandberg Manufacturing Company is aware of any injuries involving this product. The voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Consumers are urged to take these toys away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers may also return their toys to Sandberg Manufacturing Company at 1959 West Fulton Street, Chicago, Illinois 60612, or call (312) 226-2033 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Sandberg Caterpillar Pull Toys
Manufacturer
Sandberg
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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