CPSC, Gateway Announce Recall of Foam Rubber Toy Cows
Recalled October 8, 1999 · CPSC recall 00002 · Gateway
Hazard
Small pieces of these foam rubber cows can tear away, posing a serious choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
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.
Units
About 1 million
Incidents / injuries
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.
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.
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.
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
Product
Gateway foam rubber cows
Manufacturer(s)
Gateway Inc., of San Diego, Calif.
Retailers
Gateway stores distributed the cows, from September 1997 through September 1999, as a giveaway with a computer purchase. A small number were sold separately for about $4.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →