CPSC recall · Reported October 29, 2003
CPSC, Neurosmith Announce Recall of Children's Plush Toys
Any of the four plastic button covers can detach, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children.
Neurosmith, of Long Beach, Calif. recalled Pet Me Platypus is a musical plush toy with a green head, yellow beak and legs, and blue ….
CPSC, Neurosmith Announce Recall of Children's Plush Toys was recalled by Neurosmith, of Long Beach, Calif. in October 29, 2003. Reason: 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 destr…. Verify recall #04018 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Neurosmith, of Long Beach, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-Any of the four plastic button covers can detach, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children..
- None
- agency class
- 4K units
- affected scope
- October 29, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04018 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.
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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, what to do
The company is out of business. The free replacement is no longer available. Please destroy or discard this product.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04018 |
| Date reported | October 29, 2003 |
| Date initiated | October 29, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Neurosmith, of Long Beach, Calif. |
| Affected scope | 4,400 |
| 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
The company is out of business. The free replacement is no longer available. Please destroy or discard this product.
- Check the recall number (04018) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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