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CPSC, Ocean Desert Sales Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Stuffed Yarn Bunnies

Reported: March 2, 2005 Initiated: March 2, 2005 #05126

Product Description

The stuffed bunny is about 8 inches tall, wearing a skirt or overall shorts in various colors, including purple, turquoise and pink. The skirt and overall shorts are decorated with heart and flower buttons, and there is a bow tie at the neck in checked pattern colors including green and pink. The eyes are round black beads. A hang tag attached to the stuffed bunny reads in part, "OCEAN DESERT SALES 5400 TULIP STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124 ITEM NO.: EST-220 MADE IN CHINA UPC CODE: 0 15381 14220 1."

Reason for Recall

The eyes can detach from the stuffed animal, posing an aspiration hazard to young children. Additionally, the heart and flower button decorations also can detach, posing a choking hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the toy away from young children and return it the store where purchased for a refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The stuffed bunny is about 8 inches tall, wearing a skirt or overall shorts in various colors, including purple, turquoise and pink. The skirt and overall shorts are decorated with heart and flower buttons, and there is a bow tie at the neck in checked pattern colors including green and pink. The eyes are round black beads. A hang tag attached to the stuffed bunny reads in part, "OCEAN DESERT SALES 5400 TULIP STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124 ITEM NO.: EST-220 MADE IN CHINA UPC CODE: 0 15381 14220 1.". Recalled by Ocean Desert Sales Inc., of Philadelphia, Pa.. Units affected: About 18,500.
Why was this product recalled?
The eyes can detach from the stuffed animal, posing an aspiration hazard to young children. Additionally, the heart and flower button decorations also can detach, posing a choking hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take the toy away from young children and return it the store where purchased for a refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 2, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05126.