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ChokingApril 2, 2003CPSC #03103

CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Plush Bears and Snowman Dolls

Product
Toys & Games
Units affected
407,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

The 10-inch plush bear is white and dressed in a hat and jacket in one of the following colors: red, blue, hunter green, pink, purple, light green, light blue and white. The 10-inch snowman doll is dressed in a hat and jacket that are blue and pink. The snowman dolls also have white scarves and a red ball nose. Both the bears and the snowman dolls have a label on their backs that reads, "DIST BY: DOLLAR TREE" and "MADE IN CHINA." The bears and snowman dolls were sold with ear tags that read: either "Christmas House Plush Bear" or "Christmas House Christmas Plush."

Hazard

Buttons on the jacket of these toys can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Injuries

CPSC and Dollar Tree have received no reports of injuries or incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express, and Dollar Bills stores nationwide sold these toys, from June 2002 through March 2003, for about $1.

Photos

Recalled Christmas House Plush BearRecalled Christmas House Christmas Plush
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