CPSC recall · Reported April 7, 2008
Plush Insect Toys Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Choking Hazard
The recalled plush insect toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va. recalled The recalled plush insect toys come in six designs: Lady Bug, Bumble Bee, Caterpillar, Sn….
Plush Insect Toys Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Choking Hazard was recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va. in April 7, 2008. Reason: The recalled plush insect toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled plush insect toys from children and return…. Verify recall #08243 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va. issued this CPSC recall-The recalled plush insect toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children..
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- April 7, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08243 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
The recalled plush insect toys come in six designs: Lady Bug, Bumble Bee, Caterpillar, Snail and two Butterflies. The toys measure nine inches to 10 ½ inches in length. The lady bug is black with six legs, a red back with four black dots and orange eyelids. The bumble bee is black and yellow with six legs, sheer white wings and red eyelids. The caterpillar has four sections that are yellow, pink, green and orange with seven legs connected on each side and purple eyelids. The snail is yellow with dark pink eyelids and a two-tone brown shell. One butterfly is blue and yellow with sheer purple wings with four orange dots and light pink eyelids. The second butterfly is a two-tone pink with blue eyelids and sheer green wings with four yellow dots. The product number is 903995 and UPC is 6 39277 03995 8 with a date code of 71.
Reason for recall
The recalled plush insect toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled plush insect toys from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08243 |
| Date reported | April 7, 2008 |
| Date initiated | April 7, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va. |
| Affected scope | About 300,000 |
| 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.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately take the recalled plush insect toys from children and return them to the store where purchased for a…
- Check the recall number (08243) 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
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