The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·96036·Announced 1995-12-06

CPSC Recalls Winnie the Pooh Pull Toys Due to Choking and Strangulation Hazards

CPSC and Michel & Co. are recalling about 12,000 Winnie the Pooh pull toys because the pull cord and wooden ball pose choking and strangulation risks to 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 risk-of-harm product (choking and strangulation) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria for theoretical hazards without reported illness or injury.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Charpente Division of Michel & Co. are voluntarily recalling approximately 12,000 Classic Winnie the Pooh pull toys. The recall involves five specific styles of wooden pull toys featuring Winnie the Pooh characters on wooden carts. The toys were imported from Taiwan and sold nationwide in department stores, gift shops, and upscale specialty shops from early 1994 until the announcement of the recall.

The recall is being conducted because children can choke on the small wooden ball at the end of the toy's pull cord or strangle on the cord itself. Each toy features a pull cord at least 12 inches long with a wooden ball at the end. The specific models involved are Pooh (65301), Eeyore (65302), Pooh with Honey Pot and Piglet (65303), Pooh and Piglet in Wagon (65304), and Christopher, Pooh and Gang (65305).

Consumers should immediately take the pull toys away from young children. To obtain a remedy, consumers should return the toy to the store where it was purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Michel and Co., Inc. at (800) 533-7263 or write to P.O. Box 3625, Culver City, Calif. 90231-3625. CPSC and Charpente are not aware of any injuries involving this toy, and the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

The recalled product

Product
Charpente Classic Winnie the Pooh pull toys
Manufacturer
Michel & Co.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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