CPSC, Babies "R" Us and Playwell Announce Recall of Snail Push Toys

The screw securing the toy handle to the push toy could detach, posing a choking hazard.

Recall #: 04109
Affected scope: About 900

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Babies "R" Us, of Wayne, Nj recalled The brightly colored push toy is made of wood. The snail has moveable parts painted purpl….

CPSC, Babies "R" Us and Playwell Announce Recall of Snail Push Toys was recalled by Babies "R" Us, of Wayne, Nj in March 30, 2004. Reason: The screw securing the toy handle to the push toy could detach, posing a choking hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should take the push toy away from small children immediately and return it to …. Verify recall #04109 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Babies "R" Us, of Wayne, Nj issued this CPSC recall-The screw securing the toy handle to the push toy could detach, posing a choking hazard..

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agency class: March 30, 2004
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04109 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The brightly colored push toy is made of wood. The snail has moveable parts painted purple, green, yellow, or orange. The wheels have three colored balls (yellow, green and red) attached with string. The handle has a red ball on the end. The yellow and blue tag attached to the toy at point of sale states "Imaginarium Baby" and recommended for ages 1-3.

Reason for recall

The screw securing the toy handle to the push toy could detach, posing a choking hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should take the push toy away from small children immediately and return it to Babies "R" Us for a full refund.

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	04109
Date reported	March 30, 2004
Date initiated	March 30, 2004
Recalling firm	Babies "R" Us, of Wayne, Nj
Affected scope	About 900
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

Consumers should take the push toy away from small children immediately and return it to Babies "R" Us for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The screw securing the toy handle to the push toy could detach, posing a choking hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should take the push toy away from small children immediately and return it to Babies "R" Us for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 30, 2004. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 04109.

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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