Official recall notice
CPSCN/ANotable
CPSC, Gateway Announce Recall of Foam Rubber Toy Cows
- Recall date
- 1999-10-08
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 1
Why it was recalled
Hazard
Small pieces of these foam rubber cows can tear away, posing a serious choking hazard to young children.
Recommended action
What to do
Consumers should either throw these cows away immediately or take them to any Gateway Country store location in exchange for another Gateway-brand item of comparable value.
Product description
These cows are white with black spots. They are about 4.5 inches long and 3 inches high. "Gateway" is written in green on the cows' backs.
Reported incidents
Gateway has received three reports, by consumers in the U.S., of small pieces of these cows tearing away. There have been no reports of any injuries.