CPSC, Zutano Inc. Announce Recall of Stuffed Bunny Toys

The buttons on the front of the bunny's jacket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #: 03056
Affected scope: About 3,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The recall includes bunny toys that measure about 10 inches tall and have jackets that bu….

CPSC, Zutano Inc. Announce Recall of Stuffed Bunny Toys was recalled and listed by the CPSC in December 20, 2002. Reason: The buttons on the front of the bunny's jacket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should take these recalled bunny toys away from young children immediately and …. Verify recall #03056 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The buttons on the front of the bunny's jacket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children..

None
agency class: December 20, 2002
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03056 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recall includes bunny toys that measure about 10 inches tall and have jackets that button up the front. Some of the jackets, pants and hats on the bunnies have a multi-colored striped or a patterned print. "Zutano" is printed on a tag attached to the bunny. "Hip Hoppy" is printed on a hang tag attached to the bunny. Only bunny toys with buttons are included in the recall.

Reason for recall

The buttons on the front of the bunny's jacket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should take these recalled bunny toys away from young children immediately and contact Zutano Inc. to receive a replacement outfit.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	03056
Date reported	December 20, 2002
Date initiated	December 20, 2002
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 3,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should take these recalled bunny toys away from young children immediately and contact Zutano Inc. to receive a replace…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The buttons on the front of the bunny's jacket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should take these recalled bunny toys away from young children immediately and contact Zutano Inc. to receive a replacement outfit.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 20, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 03056.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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