Wal-Mart Recalls Stuffed Christmas Beagles Due to Choking Hazard
Released: Thursday, December 14, 2006 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark., is voluntarily recalling about 56,000 Holiday Time™ Stuffed Christmas Beagles. The red pompoms on the wreath attached to the beagle's mouth could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Recall Details
Product
Holiday Time™ Stuffed Christmas Beagles
Description
The stuffed animal is a brown and white beagle with a red scarf and Santa hat trimmed in red and white stripes. A green wreath with red pompoms is attached near the beagle’s mouth. The stuffed beagle measures 7-inches tall and 5-inches long. “Marketed by WAL-MART STORES, INC” and UPC number “8 85271 90780 3” are printed on the dog’s sewn-in labels. “Holiday Time™” is printed on the animal’s hang tag.
Hazards
The red pompoms on the wreath attached to the beagle’s mouth could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the stuffed animal away from young children and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit
www.walmartstores.com
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