CPSC recall · Reported July 21, 2000
CPSC, Child GuidanceTM Announce Recall to Replace Caterpillar Toys
Young children can choke on the small balls attached to these toys.
The CPSC recalled The Wiggle Waggle Caterpillar™ is a pull toy that plays four songs and various sounds. It….
CPSC, Child GuidanceTM Announce Recall to Replace Caterpillar Toys was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 21, 2000. Reason: Young children can choke on the small balls attached to these toys.. Remedy: Parents and caregivers should take these toys away from young children immediately. Consu…. Verify recall #00147 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-Young children can choke on the small balls attached to these toys..
- None
- agency class
- July 21, 2000
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00147 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #00147) was formally reported on July 21, 2000. The CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for its recalls, so this record carries no agency severity grade, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as Almost 1 million.
The documented reason for this recall is: Young children can choke on the small balls attached to these toys. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Parents and caregivers should take these toys away from young children immediately. Consumers should send the toy back to the firm to receive another toy of similar value. The firm will pay postage c… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The Wiggle Waggle Caterpillar™ is a pull toy that plays four songs and various sounds. It has five ball shapes raised from its body on the end of tightly wound coil wire springs. The two smaller ball shapes on the caterpillar's head resemble antennas. The toy is about 10 inches long, and is green with yellow oval wheels that cause it to wobble when it moves. The segments of the caterpillar's body have lights that flash to the music and sounds. "Child Guidance™" and "MADE IN CHINA" are imprinted on the bottom of the toy. "Ages 12 months & up" is written on the packaging.
Reason for recall
Young children can choke on the small balls attached to these toys.
Remedy, what to do
Parents and caregivers should take these toys away from young children immediately. Consumers should send the toy back to the firm to receive another toy of similar value. The firm will pay postage costs.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00147 |
| Date reported | July 21, 2000 |
| Date initiated | July 21, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | Almost 1 million |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Parents and caregivers should take these toys away from young children immediately. Consumers should send the toy back to the fir…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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