Rocking Horse Depot Recalls Rocking Horse Toys

rocking-horse-recall-c-101110 — Large rocking horse. (Image credit: CPSC.)

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Rocking Horse Depot, of Buckeye, Ariz., announced a voluntary recall of about 1,200 Rocking Horses today.

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.

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.

Medium rocking horse. (Image credit: CPSC.)

Manufactured in: Poland

Remedy: 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.

Consumer 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 at www.rockinghorsedepot.com.

Small rocking horse. (Image credit: CPSC.)

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