Safety regulator, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Sponges
Recall 03010 · Oct 10, 2002 · Dollar Tree Stores Inc.
280,000
units affected
280,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03010
- Date
- Oct 10, 2002
- Company
- Dollar Tree Stores Inc.
- Units affected
- 280,000
- Product
- Toy Sponges
- Product type
- Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
There are three types of sponge animals involved in this recall: whales, turtles and fish. The sponge animals are made of soft terry cloth and have suction cups for attaching to tiled or smooth surfaces. The toys have a sewn-in label that reads in part, "DOLLAR TREE DISTRIBUTION, INC.," "MADE IN CHINA" and "RN# 87254."
What can happen
The eyes on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should take these sponge animals away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express and Dollar Bills sold the stuffed animals nationwide, from May 2001 through September 2002, for $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled toy sponges?
Consumers should take these sponge animals away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The eyes on the toys 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.