This page has been archived on the Web

Information identified as archived is provided for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It is not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived. Please contact us to request a format other than those available.

Consumer product recall

Archived - Snail Pull Toy

Starting date:
July 1, 2002
Posting date:
July 1, 2002
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Childrens' Products, Toys
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-500001483

Affected products

Snail Pull Toy

Product description

Model #5108 by Plan Toys, distributed in Canada by BRIO, London, Ontario.

The Plan Toy logo and "Made in Thailand" appears on the underside of the head.

Hazard identified

The eyes can come away from the snail's body thereby becoming a potential choking hazard for children under 3 years of age.

Number sold

About 83 units sold

Time period sold

Between June 2001 through June 2002

Code(s) on product

Model #5108

Place of origin

Made in Thailand

Companies

Manufacturer
Plan Toys
Distributor
BRIO Scanditoy Inc.
London
Ontario
CANADA
Tel: 1-888-274-6869

What you should do

Remove from children immediately and call BRIO® for a refund.

BRIO Scanditoy Inc.
321-980 Adelaide St. S. 
London, Ontario N6E 1R3
Toll Free 1-800-461-3057
BRIO Company