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CPSC recall · Reported August 8, 2013

Holgate Toys Recalls Playmat Sets Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Wegmans Food Stores

The wheels on the wooden vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #
13262
Affected scope
About 5,000
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Holgate Toy Division, of Pepperell Braiding Co Inc., of Pepperell, Mass. recalled The Wegmans Playmat Set includes a 24-inch by 30-inch cotton canvas playmat and four toy … - a moderate-severity action.

Holgate Toys Recalls Playmat Sets Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Wegmans Food… was recalled by Holgate Toy Division, of Pepperell Braiding Co Inc., of Pepperell, Mass. in August 8, 2013. Reason: The wheels on the wooden vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the wooden vehicles away from young children and return…. Verify recall #13262 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Holgate Toy Division, of Pepperell Braiding Co Inc., of Pepperell, Mass. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The wheels on the wooden vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children..

Moderate
severity level
August 8, 2013
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13262 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #13262) was formally reported on August 8, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Holgate Toy Division, of Pepperell Braiding Co Inc., of Pepperell, Mass. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 5,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: The wheels on the wooden vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. 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: Consumers should immediately take the wooden vehicles away from young children and return to Wegmans Food Stores for a full refund. Consumers may also contact Holgate Toys for instructions on returni… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 4 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 5,000

Related Recalls

6

4 from same agency

Product description

The Wegmans Playmat Set includes a 24-inch by 30-inch cotton canvas playmat and four toy wooden vehicles. The toy vehicles include a blue car, a red "Wegmans" delivery van, a green "Wegmans" farm tractor and a yellow "School Bus." The sets were sold in a yellow box measuring about 12-inches by 12-inches with "Wegmans Playmat Set," an age label circle with "2+" and "Made in the USA" printed on the front of the box. UPC Code 0 7789028735 4 is printed on the back of the box.

Reason for recall

The wheels on the wooden vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take the wooden vehicles away from young children and return to Wegmans Food Stores for a full refund. Consumers may also contact Holgate Toys for instructions on returning the vehicles to Holgate Toys.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 13262
Date reported August 8, 2013
Date initiated August 8, 2013
Recalling firm Holgate Toy Division, of Pepperell Braiding Co Inc., of Pepperell, Mass.
Affected scope About 5,000
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 immediately take the wooden vehicles away from young children and return to Wegmans Food Stores for a full refun…

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  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • 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?
The Wegmans Playmat Set includes a 24-inch by 30-inch cotton canvas playmat and four toy wooden vehicles. The toy vehicles include a blue car, a red "Wegmans" delivery van, a green "Wegmans" farm tractor and a yellow "School Bus." The sets were sold in a yellow box measuring about 12-inches by 12-inches with "Wegmans Playmat Set," an age label circle with "2+" and "Made in the USA" printed on the front of the box. UPC Code 0 7789028735 4 is printed on the back of the box.. Recalled by Holgate Toy Division, of Pepperell Braiding Co Inc., of Pepperell, Mass.. Units affected: About 5,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The wheels on the wooden vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take the wooden vehicles away from young children and return to Wegmans Food Stores for a full refund. Consumers may also contact Holgate Toys for instructions on returning the vehicles to Holgate Toys.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 8, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 13262.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (13262) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported August 8, 2013. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.