Gund Inc. Recalls Woodles™ Activity Toys for Choking Hazard

Baby Gund Woodles™ Activity Toys

Date of Recall

2006-11-09

CPSC Release Number

07-030

Manufactured In

Vietnam

Units

About 18,900

Manufacturer

Gund Inc., of Edison, N.J.

Sold By

Independent specialty toy stores nationwide and in Canada from June 2005 through April 2006 for about $12.

Problem/Hazard

The wooden rings on the stuffed toy can break, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children.

Injuries/Incidents

Gund has received four reports from consumers about the wooden rings on the toys breaking, including one report of a child mouthing small pieces. No injuries were reported.

Description

The product is a baby activity toy available in various animal shapes. It consists of a soft, stuffed body with a rattle component inside the body and two smooth wooden rings attached to loops at the end of each arm. The product is available in four different styles: Rumba Lion Activity Toy with style number 58553, Gazoo Giraffe Activity Toy with style number 58554; Wango Horse Activity Toy with style number 58555, and Tippy Cow Activity Toy with style number 58556. "Woodles™" and the style number are located on the sewn-in label.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these toys immediately, and contact Gund for a free replacement product.

Consumer Contact

For more information, call Gund at (800) 448 4863 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at [email protected]. Information about this recall also can be found on the firm's Web site at www.gund.com

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