High risk Recalled October 8, 1999 About 1 million units Updated April 24, 2026

CPSC, Gateway Announce Recall of Foam Rubber Toy Cows

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The hazard

Small pieces of these foam rubber cows can tear away, posing a serious choking hazard to young children.

Incidents reported: 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.

What to do now

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.

Contact: For more information, call Gateway toll-free at (877) 206-4889 anytime or go to the recall web site at www.gateway.com/stresscow

About this recall

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.

Product photos

Recalled Gateway toy cows
Recalled Gateway toy cows

Photos: U.S. CPSC