Gemmy Industries Corp. Recalls Disney Plush Easter Baskets Sold at Wal-Mart Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 07152 · Apr 5, 2007 · Gemmy Industries Corp.
8,500
units affected
8,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07152
- Date
- Apr 5, 2007
- Company
- Gemmy Industries Corp.
- Units affected
- 8,500
- Product
- Disney Princesses Easter Baskets
- Product type
- Toy Holiday/Seasonal
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The product is a pink and purple plush Easter basket decorated with silver beads and ribbons. "Disney Princesses" is written on top of the basket. Pictures of the princesses are on the front of the basket. The basket measures about 10 inches high by 8 inches wide.
What can happen
Silver beads and ribbons attached to the basket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should take the Easter basket away from young children immediately and remove the beads and ribbons to prevent the choking hazard. Consumers also can return the item to the nearest Wal-Mart store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide from February 2007 through March 2007 for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled disney princesses easter baskets?
Consumers should take the Easter basket away from young children immediately and remove the beads and ribbons to prevent the choking hazard. Consumers also can return the item to the nearest Wal-Mart store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Silver beads and ribbons attached to the basket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.