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CPSC recall · Reported December 12, 2003

CPSC, First & Main Inc. Announce Recall of Plush Toys

The decorative gem stones on the toy's wings could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #
04523
Affected scope
2,300
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First & Main Inc., of Lombard, Ill. recalled This Flutterby plush toy is a winged horse. These pink, blue or purple toys have small pl….

CPSC, First & Main Inc. Announce Recall of Plush Toys was recalled by First & Main Inc., of Lombard, Ill. in December 12, 2003. Reason: The decorative gem stones on the toy's wings could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Return the toys to store where purchased for a refund.. Verify recall #04523 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

First & Main Inc., of Lombard, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The decorative gem stones on the toy's wings could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children..

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agency class
2K units
affected scope
December 12, 2003
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04523 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, 5 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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Product description

This Flutterby plush toy is a winged horse. These pink, blue or purple toys have small plastic gem stones attached to the horse's wings. The toys have labels reading, "First & Main, Inc., Lombard, IL, Flutterby, Item No. 4005."

Reason for recall

The decorative gem stones on the toy's wings could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Return the toys to store where purchased for a refund.

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 04523
Date reported December 12, 2003
Date initiated December 12, 2003
Recalling firm First & Main Inc., of Lombard, Ill.
Affected scope 2,300
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

2,300 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
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 toys to store where purchased for a refund.

  • Check the recall number (04523) 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? ▼
This Flutterby plush toy is a winged horse. These pink, blue or purple toys have small plastic gem stones attached to the horse's wings. The toys have labels reading, "First & Main, Inc., Lombard, IL, Flutterby, Item No. 4005.". Recalled by First & Main Inc., of Lombard, Ill.. Units affected: 2,300.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The decorative gem stones on the toy's wings could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do? ▼
Return the toys to store where purchased for a refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 12, 2003. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 04523.
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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