Choking

Wooden Toys Recall Choking and Strangulation Hazard

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 29, 2008
Release #08-347

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 963-1593
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Wooden Toys Recalled by Earthentree Due To Choking and Strangulation Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Wooden Toys

Units: About 375

Manufacturer: Earthentree of Kirkland, Wash.

Hazard: The recalled toys contain small parts or can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard. The recalled rattles violate the federal rattle standard. Some of the toys also have a string longer than 12 inches, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves a variety of wooden toys including egg shakers (maracas), pull toys, rattles, and trains. The toys are painted glossy red, orange, green, brown, yellow or natural wood.

Sold at: Earthentree’s Web site, Fairs, Trade Shows and retail stores nationwide from December 2007 through May 2008 for about $7 to $34.

Manufactured in: India

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Earthentree for exchange or refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Earthentree at (800) 963-1593 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.earthentree.com/recall.asp

Small Maracas (Egg Shaker)	Large Maracas (Egg Shaker)
Pom Pom Rail Train	Duby and Duba Pull Toy
Duby Duck Pull Toy	Katerpillar Pull Toy
Kiddo	Rattleman
Six Ring Rattle	Turtle Family Pull Toy
Cat Rattle	Bear Rattle
Tuttu Turtle Pull Toy	Choo Choo Train