Mall of America Recalls Plush Toy Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 10736 · May 17, 2010 · Mall of America
1,200
units affected
1,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10736
- Date
- May 17, 2010
- Company
- Mall of America
- Units affected
- 1,200
- Product
- Sandy the Squirrel Plush Toys
- Product type
- Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves the Sandy the Squirrel plush toy, which measures approximately 1 foot high by 4.5 inches wide. It is a brown and tan plush toy with a purple skirt and bikini top. "Po #: 86849" and the production date of 01/2010 are printed on the toy's smaller white tag.
What can happen
Young children can remove and ingest the squirrel's nose, which poses a choking hazard.
The fix
Consumers should take the toy away from children and return it to the Nickelodeon Store, Spongebob 4U, or NU Stuff stores in Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America to receive a full refund. Consumers can also contact Mall of America for a full refund or exchange for a different toy of equal value.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Exclusively at Nickelodeon, 4U and NU stores in the Mall of America in March 2010 for about $10
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sandy the squirrel plush toys?
Consumers should take the toy away from children and return it to the Nickelodeon Store, Spongebob 4U, or NU Stuff stores in Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America to receive a full refund. Consumers can also contact Mall of America for a full refund or exchange for a different toy of equal value.
What is the hazard?
Young children can remove and ingest the squirrel's nose, which poses a choking hazard.
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.