Rocking Horse Depot Recalls to Repair Rocking Horse Toys Due to Strangulation Hazard

Rocking Horses

Date of Recall
2010-11-10

CPSC Release Number
11-035

Manufactured In
Poland

Company Phone Number
(623) 302-6313 collect

Units
About 1,200

Importer
Rocking Horse Depot, of Buckeye, Ariz.

Sold By
RockingHorseDepot.com from November 2006 through December 2009 for between $105 and $185.

Problem/Hazard
The reins on the rocking horse bridle are long enough to form a loop around a child’s head and neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.

Injuries/Incidents
CPSC has received one report of a near strangulation incident involving a 21-month old girl who became entangled in the reins at her neck. The girl’s parents freed her without injury.

Description
This recall involves Rocking Horse Depot's small, medium and large rocking horses with bridles. The rocking horse has a hardwood frame and is covered with synthetic hide. Each rocking horse has fluffy mane and tail, and a leather Rocking Horse Depot emblem on the right side of the saddle.


Small


Medium


Large

Rocking Horse Depot Emblem

Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove or cut the reins to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also contact Rocking Horse Depot for instructions on how to remove the reins.

Consumer Contact
For more information, please contact Rocking Horse Depot collect at (623) 302-6313 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.rockinghorsedepot.com

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