Wooden Toys (Pottery Barn) – Safety Risk (2002)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Star Clacker wooden toys and Ride-On Duck wooden riding toys
Brand
Pottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
Product Images
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Pottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif. is recalling Star Clacker wooden toys and Ride-On Duck wooden riding toys. The hazard is: The wooden peg can come off of the Star Clacker toy and pose a choking hazard. The Ride-On Duck's wh. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The clackers are made of three wooden star shapes, tied together, with the two outside stars painted red, white or blue. The center star and handle are made of natural wood. The toys measure about 6 inches long. The handle has a gold "Made in China" label and a white label reading, "Intended for Children over 6 months of Age." The Ride-On Duck is a yellow wooden duck-shaped toy with orange wheels and bill, that measures 12 inches high by 20 inches long. It has a gold "Made in China" label on the bottom.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The wooden peg can come off of the Star Clacker toy and pose a choking hazard. The Ride-On Duck's wheel cap can break, allowing the wheel to come off and release small parts, also presenting a choking hazard to young children. The Star Clacker wooden toys, also do not comply with the Federal Hazardous Substance Act for design and construction of baby rattles, due to the handle length.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should take the recalled toys away from young children immediately and return the toys to the store where they were purchased, for a refund or replacement toy.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026