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Product name Crib Toy - “Curiosity Snail”
Description When rolled up, the soft, yellow fabric toy is shaped like a snail and may be used as a stuffed animal toy. When unrolled and attached to a crib rail, “Curiosity Snail” becomes an activity toy with plastic rings, a mirror, a peek-a-boo feature, and the teether. A label attached to the toy reads “Softee Learners. Made in China.” 
Problem These toys have a looped cord with a teether attached to its body long enough to fit over an infant’s head and present a potential risk of strangulation. 
Distribution Sold nationally in Toys R Us stores. 
Company Toys R Us, Paramus, New Jersey. 
Dates sold 1989. 
Date posted 01/04/2002 
 

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