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Product recall · CPSCNovember 10, 2010Highest risk
Rocking Horse Depot to Repair Rocking Horse Toys Due to Strangulation Hazard
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What’s wrong
The reins on the rocking horse bridle are long enough to form a loop around a child's head and neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Strangulation risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately remove or cut the reins to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also contact Rocking Horse Depot for instructions on how to remove the reins.
Who to contact: For more information, please contact Rocking Horse Depot collect at (623) 302-6313 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website atwww.rockinghorsedepot.com
The product
This recall involves Rocking Horse Depot's small, medium and large rocking horses with bridles. The rocking horse has a hardwood frame and is covered with synthetic hide. Each rocking horse has fluffy mane and tail, and a leather Rocking Horse Depot emblem on the right side of the saddle.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,200
- Recall date
- November 10, 2010
- Brand
- Rocking Horse Depot, of Buckeye, Ariz.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- CPSC has received one report of a near strangulation incident involving a 21-month old girl who became entangled in the reins at her neck. The girl's parents freed her without injury.
RockingHorseDepot.com from November 2006 through December 2009 for between $105 and $185.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Rocking Horse Depot Recalls to Repair Rocking Horse Toys Due to Strangulation Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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