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ChokingApril 7, 2008CPSC #08243

Plush Insect Toys Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Choking Hazard

Brand
Unknown
Product
Toys & Games
Units affected
300,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

The recalled plush insect toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only One $1, and Deal$ stores nationwide from March 2007 through December 2007 for about $1.

Photos

Recalled Plush Insect Toys
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