Severity
Moderate
Juvo Plus Recalls Children's Butterfly Net Sets and Army Action Figure Playsets Due to Violations of Federal Phthalates and Lead Content Bans (Recall Alert)
Reported: October 20, 2022 Initiated: October 20, 2022 #23703 About 22,500 butterfly net sets and 4,500 action figure playsets units
CPSC recall on October 20, 2022. Classified as Moderate severity. Approximately About 22,500 butterfly net sets and 4,500 action figure playsets units are affected. The recall was issued because: Components of the recalled butterfly net sets and the action figure playsets contain levels of certain phthalates and l…. This recall notice is sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #23703) was formally reported on October 20, 2022. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records indicate About 22,500 butterfly net sets and 4,500 action figure playsets units are affected, placing this recall in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps.
The documented reason for this recall is: Components of the recalled butterfly net sets and the action figure playsets contain levels of certain phthalates and lead that exceed the federal phthalate and lead content standards. Phthalates and lead are toxic if i… 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 take the recalled butterfly net sets and the action figure playsets away from children and contact Juvo Plus for a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers will be as… — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 1 were also issued by CPSC. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 4 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.
Recall Distribution by Severity Class
Units Affected
About 22,500 butterfly net sets and 4,500 action figure playsets
Related Recalls
6
1 from same agency
Product Description
This recall involves Juvo Plus' insect-catching butterfly net sets and Blue Panda/Soldier Force Playset army action figure playsets. Each butterfly net set was sold with three nets in three different colors: blue, green and orange. The butterfly net has a telescoping handle that extends up to 34 inches with a rubber grip at the end that matches the color of the net. When not extended, the net measures 15 inches long. The net measures 8 inches deep. Juvale is printed on the product packaging. Each army action figure playset comes with 300 individual army-styled action figures, displays and set pieces including but not limited to: soldiers, tanks, planes and flags. The eight SWAT figures measure about 3.5 inches tall. The eight SWAT Team figures have flexible joints. The other soldiers measure about 1.5 inches tall. The set comes with a plastic bag for storage and transport that has green trim, zipper closure and green handles on top. "Blue Panda," "Military Playset" and "300 PCS," or "Soldier Force Playset" and"300 PCS" are printed on a carboard sleeve located inside the plastic bag.
Reason for Recall
Components of the recalled butterfly net sets and the action figure playsets contain levels of certain phthalates and lead that exceed the federal phthalate and lead content standards. Phthalates and lead are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled butterfly net sets and the action figure playsets away from children and contact Juvo Plus for a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers will be asked to register their butterfly net sets and submit a photo of the disposed product with the nets cut and the handles initialed and dated. For the action figure playsets, consumers will be asked to register their product, certify that the product will no longer be used and has been disposed as directed, and submit a photo of the disposed product. Upon receipt of the photo and validation, consumers will be issued a full refund of the purchase price. Juvo Plus is contacting all known purchasers directly or through a third party as applicable.
Details
- Units Affected
- About 22,500 butterfly net sets and 4,500 action figure playsets
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 23703 |
| Date reported | October 20, 2022 |
| Date initiated | October 20, 2022 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Units affected | About 22,500 butterfly net sets and 4,500 action figure playsets |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves Juvo Plus' insect-catching butterfly net sets and Blue Panda/Soldier Force Playset army action figure playsets. Each butterfly net set was sold with three nets in three different colors: blue, green and orange. The butterfly net has a telescoping handle that extends up to 34 inches with a rubber grip at the end that matches the color of the net. When not extended, the net measures 15 inches long. The net measures 8 inches deep. Juvale is printed on the product packaging. Each army action figure playset comes with 300 individual army-styled action figures, displays and set pieces including but not limited to: soldiers, tanks, planes and flags. The eight SWAT figures measure about 3.5 inches tall. The eight SWAT Team figures have flexible joints. The other soldiers measure about 1.5 inches tall. The set comes with a plastic bag for storage and transport that has green trim, zipper closure and green handles on top. "Blue Panda," "Military Playset" and "300 PCS," or "Soldier Force Playset" and"300 PCS" are printed on a carboard sleeve located inside the plastic bag.. Units affected: About 22,500 butterfly net sets and 4,500 action figure playsets.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Components of the recalled butterfly net sets and the action figure playsets contain levels of certain phthalates and lead that exceed the federal phthalate and lead content standards. Phthalates and lead are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately take the recalled butterfly net sets and the action figure playsets away from children and contact Juvo Plus for a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers will be asked to register their butterfly net sets and submit a photo of the disposed product with the nets cut and the handles initialed and dated. For the action figure playsets, consumers will be asked to register their product, certify that the product will no longer be used and has been disposed as directed, and submit a photo of the disposed product. Upon receipt of the photo and validation, consumers will be issued a full refund of the purchase price. Juvo Plus is contacting all known purchasers directly or through a third party as applicable.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 20, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 23703.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (23703) 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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