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CPSC, Babies "R" Us and Playwell Announce Recall of Snail Push Toys

Recall 04-109 · March 30, 2004

What to doConsumers should take the push toy away from small children immediately and return it to Babies "R" Us for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
04-109 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 30, 2004
Category
Baby and nursery
Products
Snail Push Toys
Hazard
Choking and ingestion hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Units
About 900
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
February 3, 2025

What was recalled

The brightly colored push toy is made of wood. The snail has moveable parts painted purple, green, yellow, or orange. The wheels have three colored balls (yellow, green and red) attached with string. The handle has a red ball on the end. The yellow and blue tag attached to the toy at point of sale states "Imaginarium Baby" and recommended for ages 1-3.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Snail Push Toys · About 900 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Sold only at Babies "R" Us stores, from July 2003 through November 2003, for about $8.00 each.; Babies "R" Us, of Wayne, NJ.

Consumer contact

Consumers can call toll-free at (800) 804-5419 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., ET Monday through Friday or visit the website at www.toysrusinc.com/productrecall

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 238 recalls in the baby and nursery category, 59 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Snail Push Toys (About 900 units). The brightly colored push toy is made of wood.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should take the push toy away from small children immediately and return it to Babies "R" Us for a full refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on February 3, 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.