Rocking Horse Depot Recalls to Repair Rocking Horse Toys Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recalled November 10, 2010 · CPSC recall 11035 · Rocking Horse Depot

Hazard

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.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 1,200

Incidents / injuries

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.

Description

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.

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.

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

Product

Rocking Horses

Imported by

Rocking Horse Depot, of Buckeye, Ariz.

Retailers

RockingHorseDepot.com from November 2006 through December 2009 for between $105 and $185.

Made in

Poland

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →