Big Ideas Marketing · Recalled
Big Ideas Marketing Recalls to Repair Horse-on-a-Stick Toys Due to Strangulation Hazard
The reins on horse-on-a-stick toy's bridle are long enough to form a loop around a child's head and neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
- Units
- About 8,800
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $6
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves horse-on-a-stick toys with a bridle and reins. The toys are filled with polyester fiber and have a fluffy mane. The horse's ears are embroidered with the words "PRESS HERE" in red. The horse makes neighing and galloping sounds when the ears are pressed.
The file
- Sold at
- Love's Travel Stop and Country stores nationwide from May 2010 through July 2010 for about $6.
- Product type
- Unpowered Nonwheeled Riding Toys
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Big Ideas Marketing, of Owings Mills, Md.
Incident log
CPSC has received one report of a near strangulation involving a 2-year-old boy who became entangled in the reins at his neck. The boy's mother freed him without injury.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately remove or cut the reins to eliminate the hazard. Consumers also can contact Big Ideas Marketing for instructions on how to remove the reins.
For additional information, contact Big Ideas Marketing toll-free at (888) 908-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.bigideasmarketing.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 10 2010; last revised JUN 30 2016.
