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CPSC, Neurosmith Announce Recall of Children's Plush Toys

Reported: October 29, 2003 Initiated: October 29, 2003 #04018

Product Description

Pet Me Platypus is a musical plush toy with a green head, yellow beak and legs, and blue body. The toy features four geometric shape buttons: a red heart, yellow star, orange circle, and green square. The recalled units have Model #42080 engraved on the battery box cover and batch numbers FV21, FV23, FV24, FV25, FV26, FV27, FV28, FV29, or FV30 printed vertically on the right side of the cover.

Reason for Recall

Any of the four plastic button covers can detach, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

The company is out of business. The free replacement is no longer available. Please destroy or discard this product.

Details

Units Affected
4,400
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Neurosmith-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Plush-Toys-

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
Pet Me Platypus is a musical plush toy with a green head, yellow beak and legs, and blue body. The toy features four geometric shape buttons: a red heart, yellow star, orange circle, and green square. The recalled units have Model #42080 engraved on the battery box cover and batch numbers FV21, FV23, FV24, FV25, FV26, FV27, FV28, FV29, or FV30 printed vertically on the right side of the cover.. Recalled by Neurosmith, of Long Beach, Calif.. Units affected: 4,400.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Any of the four plastic button covers can detach, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do? ▼
The company is out of business. The free replacement is no longer available. Please destroy or discard this product.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 29, 2003. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04018.

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