CPSC, BRIO® Corporation Announce Recall of Caterpillar Pull Toy

The recalled pull-along caterpillar is bright red and yellow and was sold under the Plan Toys brand name. The wooden caterpillar is about 7 inches long and is pulled by a nylon string. The caterpillar's antenna are two blue protruding pegs that extend about 1/2 inch from the head. The recalled lot numbers are 0645917, 12142323 and 0724423 and are printed on the inside flap of the packaging. A stamp on the top of the tail end of the caterpillar displays the Plan Toys logo and the words "Made in Thailand.". Recalled by BRIO® Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB, of Sweden. Units affected: About 1,000.

The antenna on the pull toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Consumers should take these caterpillar toys away from children immediately and send them to BRIO® to receive a replacement toy or a refund, including the cost of postage.

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 10, 2002. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 03013.