Plush Insect Toys Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Choking Hazard
Released: Monday, April 07, 2008 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 300,000 Cuddly Cousins Plush Insect Toys. The recalled plush insect toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Recall Details
Product
Cuddly Cousins Plush Insect Toys
Description
The recalled plush insect toys come in six designs: Lady Bug, Bumble Bee, Caterpillar, Snail and two Butterflies. The toys measure nine inches to 10 ½ inches in length. The lady bug is black with six legs, a red back with four black dots and orange eyelids. The bumble bee is black and yellow with six legs, sheer white wings and red eyelids. The caterpillar has four sections that are yellow, pink, green and orange with seven legs connected on each side and purple eyelids. The snail is yellow with dark pink eyelids and a two tone brown shell. One butterfly is blue and yellow with sheer purple wings with four orange dots and light pink eyelids. The second butterfly is a two tone pink with blue eyelids and sheer green wings with four yellow dots. The product number is 903995 and UPC is 6 39277 03995 8 with a date code of 71.
Hazards
The recalled plush insect toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Incidents
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled plush insect toys from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
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