High risk Recalled July 25, 2002 About 3,000 units Updated October 1, 2025

CPSC, BRIO® Corporation and Small World Toys Announce Recall of Snail Pull Toy

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The hazard

The eyes on the pull toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents reported: CPSC, BRIO® and Small World Toys are not aware of any incidents or injuries involving the pull toy. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

What to do now

Consumers should take these pull toys away from children immediately and call BRIO® for a refund. Consumers should return the recalled pull toys to BRIO Corp., SAFETY RECALL - Snail, N120 W18485 Freistadt Road, Germantown, WI 53022.

Contact: For more information, consumers can contact BRIO® at (888) 274-6869 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

About this recall

The recalled Plan Toys pull-along snail is a bright green, yellow and red wooden pull toy. The snail measures 10 inches long and 4 inches high and is pulled by a nylon string attached to the underside of the toy. On the snail head are two yellow protruding pegs that extend about 1 inch from the body. The pegs are painted black and white to depict eyeballs. A stamp on the bottom of the head displays the Plan Toys logo and the words "Made in Thailand."

Product photos

Recalled pull-along snail toy
Recalled pull-along snail toy

Photos: U.S. CPSC