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CPSC, BRIO® Corporation Announce Recall of Caterpillar Pull Toy

Recall 03-013 · October 10, 2002

What to doConsumers should take these caterpillar toys away from children immediately and send them to BRIO® to receive a replacement toy or a refund, including the cost of postage.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
03-013 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 10, 2002
Category
Toys and games
Products
Caterpillar Pull Toy
Hazard
Choking and ingestion hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Units
About 1,000
Made in
Thailand
Last updated by CPSC
April 29, 2025

What was recalled

The recalled pull-along caterpillar is bright red and yellow and was sold under the Plan Toys brand name. The wooden caterpillar is about 7 inches long and is pulled by a nylon string. The caterpillar's antenna are two blue protruding pegs that extend about 1/2 inch from the head. The recalled lot numbers are 0645917, 12142323 and 0724423 and are printed on the inside flap of the packaging. A stamp on the top of the tail end of the caterpillar 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.

  • Caterpillar Pull Toy · About 1,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Specialty toy stores, Internet retailers and mail order catalogs sold the caterpillar toys nationwide, from January 2002 through September 2002, for about $15.; BRIO® Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB, of Sweden.

Injuries or incidents reported

BRIO® has not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these toys. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Consumer contact

For more information, consumers can contact BRIO toll-free 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?

Caterpillar Pull Toy (About 1,000 units). The recalled pull-along caterpillar is bright red and yellow and was sold under the Plan Toys brand name.

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 caterpillar toys away from children immediately and send them to BRIO® to receive a replacement toy or a refund, including the cost of postage.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 29, 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.