Nantucket Distributing Recalls Felt Easter Baskets Due to Choking Hazard

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #14181) was formally reported on May 15, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Santa's Village Ind. Ltd., of Jinhua City, Zhejiang, China is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 24,200 units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: Decorative beads on the felt Easter baskets can detach and pose 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: Consumers should immediately stop using or displaying these felt Easter baskets and return them to any Christmas Tree Shops, andThat! or Christmas Tree Shops andThat! stores to receive a full refund. — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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