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CPSC recall · Reported December 6, 2001

CPSC and BRIO® Corp. Announce Recall of Curious George Toys

The toys include fabric-filled mobile phones that can pose a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #
02058
Affected scope
About 3,100
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Brio® Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of Brio Ab of Sweden recalled These Curious George monkey plush toys are dressed in a yellow plastic space suit with ma….

CPSC and BRIO® Corp. Announce Recall of Curious George Toys was recalled by Brio® Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of Brio Ab of Sweden in December 6, 2001. Reason: The toys include fabric-filled mobile phones that can pose a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately and call BRIO to get a re…. Verify recall #02058 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Brio® Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of Brio Ab of Sweden issued this CPSC recall-The toys include fabric-filled mobile phones that can pose a choking hazard to young children..

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02058 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product description

These Curious George monkey plush toys are dressed in a yellow plastic space suit with matching gloves. They have a detachable backpack with a red fabric-filled mobile phone attached. The small mobile phone is 1.25 inches by 1.5 inches, and is connected to a gray, mesh backpack by a 4.75-inch string sewn into one of the backpack's seams. A label in the collar of the space suit reads, "Curious George by BRIO." This is an "Activity George," which is written on the packaging, and is labeled for children ages 18 months and older. The back of the box reads: "Removable backpack with mobile phone!" The recalled toy has model number 32900 written on the front of the box.

Reason for recall

The toys include fabric-filled mobile phones that can pose a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately and call BRIO to get a refund or replacement toy. Consumers also can send the toy to BRIO Corp., SAFETY RECALL, N120 W18485 Freistadt Road, Germantown, WI 53022.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 02058
Date reported December 6, 2001
Date initiated December 6, 2001
Recalling firm Brio® Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of Brio Ab of Sweden
Affected scope About 3,100
Distribution Not disclosed
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately and call BRIO to get a refund or replacement toy. Consumers also …

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
These Curious George monkey plush toys are dressed in a yellow plastic space suit with matching gloves. They have a detachable backpack with a red fabric-filled mobile phone attached. The small mobile phone is 1.25 inches by 1.5 inches, and is connected to a gray, mesh backpack by a 4.75-inch string sewn into one of the backpack's seams. A label in the collar of the space suit reads, "Curious George by BRIO." This is an "Activity George," which is written on the packaging, and is labeled for children ages 18 months and older. The back of the box reads: "Removable backpack with mobile phone!" The recalled toy has model number 32900 written on the front of the box.. Recalled by Brio® Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of Brio Ab of Sweden. Units affected: About 3,100.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The toys include fabric-filled mobile phones that can pose a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately and call BRIO to get a refund or replacement toy. Consumers also can send the toy to BRIO Corp., SAFETY RECALL, N120 W18485 Freistadt Road, Germantown, WI 53022.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 6, 2001. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02058.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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