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CPSC recall · Reported February 19, 2004

CPSC, Mary Meyer Corp. Announce Recall To Replace Plush Spider Baby Toys

The round stuffed feet on the spider can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #
04086
Affected scope
10,000
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Mary Meyer Corporation, of Townshend, Vt. recalled The toy is a plush bug-shaped activity toy, which also can be hung from a crib, carriage … - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, Mary Meyer Corp. Announce Recall To Replace Plush Spider Baby Toys was recalled by Mary Meyer Corporation, of Townshend, Vt. in February 19, 2004. Reason: The round stuffed feet on the spider can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Return the toy to Mary Meyer Corp., to receive a replacement product of equal value.. Verify recall #04086 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Mary Meyer Corporation, of Townshend, Vt. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The round stuffed feet on the spider can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children..

Moderate
severity level
10K units
affected scope
February 19, 2004
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04086 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #04086) was formally reported on February 19, 2004. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Mary Meyer Corporation, of Townshend, Vt. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as 10,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: The round stuffed feet on the spider can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Return the toy to Mary Meyer Corp., to receive a replacement product of equal value. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

10,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The toy is a plush bug-shaped activity toy, which also can be hung from a crib, carriage or other object. The plush spider toy has eight legs with round stuffed feet that crinkle or rattle and a mirror on the underside that makes a squeaky sound when bounced.

Reason for recall

The round stuffed feet on the spider can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Return the toy to Mary Meyer Corp., to receive a replacement product of equal value.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 04086
Date reported February 19, 2004
Date initiated February 19, 2004
Recalling firm Mary Meyer Corporation, of Townshend, Vt.
Affected scope 10,000
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.

Scale of Impact

10,000 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

What to do with this recall

Return the toy to Mary Meyer Corp., to receive a replacement product of equal value.

  • Check the recall number (04086) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The toy is a plush bug-shaped activity toy, which also can be hung from a crib, carriage or other object. The plush spider toy has eight legs with round stuffed feet that crinkle or rattle and a mirror on the underside that makes a squeaky sound when bounced.. Recalled by Mary Meyer Corporation, of Townshend, Vt.. Units affected: 10,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The round stuffed feet on the spider can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do?
Return the toy to Mary Meyer Corp., to receive a replacement product of equal value.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 19, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04086.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (04086) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported February 19, 2004. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.