Pull along toys - Pull-a-long Friends – Toucan, Alligator, Sharky
Pull along toys - Pull-a-long Friends – Toucan, Alligator, Sharky was recalled on 26 February 2010 under EU Safety Gate alert 0368/10. Choking risk reported by United Kingdom. The product poses a risk of choking because the wooden dowel holding the top part of the toy can become loose and the resulting piece could pose a potential choking hazard to children.
| Alert Number | 0368/10 |
| Brand | Manhattan Toys |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
| Model Number | Toucan – Item number 210720 UPC code: 0-1196444143-3.Alligator – Item number 210750 UPC code: 0-1196444207-2.Sharky – Item number 210740 UPC code: 0-1196444145-7. |
| Published | 26 February 2010 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of choking because the wooden dowel holding the top part of the toy can become loose and the resulting piece could pose a potential choking hazard to children. One incident reported.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary recall from consumers by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Wood tug toys in the shape of a toucan, alligator and shark. There is a 7.5 cm hang tag secured through the tug rope. The hang tag has a 12m+ warning. There is also an instruction to retain hang tag for future reference and to remove all packaging before giving to a child. It gives the trader’s address details in USA and UK. It has CE marking. Packaging info is given in English, French & Spanish.
🛑 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a choking hazard related to Pull along toys - Pull-a-long Friends – Toucan, Alligator, Sharky.
About this risk
This product contains small parts that can detach and pose a choking hazard, or its size and shape make it dangerous for young children if swallowed or placed in the mouth.
Recommended action
Remove the product from children immediately. Check if any small parts are missing. If a child has swallowed a part, seek medical attention immediately. Return the product to the retailer.
Who is at risk?
Children under 3 years old are at highest risk. Supervise older children as well.