CPSC, BRIO® Corporation and Small World Toys Announce Recall of Snail Pull Toy
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 02-211 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- July 25, 2002
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Pull-along snail toys
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- About 3,000
- Made in
- Thailand
- Last updated by CPSC
- October 1, 2025
What was recalled
The recalled Plan Toys pull-along snail is a bright green, yellow and red wooden pull toy. The snail measures 10 inches long and 4 inches high and is pulled by a nylon string attached to the underside of the toy. On the snail head are two yellow protruding pegs that extend about 1 inch from the body. The pegs are painted black and white to depict eyeballs. A stamp on the bottom of the head displays the Plan Toys logo and the words "Made in Thailand."
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Pull-along snail toys · About 3,000 units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Specialty toy stores, Internet retailers and mail order catalogs sold the recalled pull-along snails nationwide, from June 2001 through June 2002, for about $15.; BRIO® Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB, of Sweden; Small World Toys of Culver City, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
CPSC, BRIO® and Small World Toys are not aware of any incidents or injuries involving the pull toy. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can contact BRIO® at (888) 274-6869 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Pull-along snail toys (About 3,000 units). The recalled Plan Toys pull-along snail is a bright green, yellow and red wooden pull toy.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should take these pull toys away from children immediately and call BRIO® for a refund. Consumers should return the recalled pull toys to BRIO Corp., SAFETY RECALL - Snail, N120 W18485 Freistadt Road, Germantown, WI 53022.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on October 1, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.