Safety regulator, Small Small World Announce Recall of "Egg Dippers" Easter Plush Toys
Recall 03155 · Jul 2, 2003 · Small Small World
75,000
units affected
75,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03155
- Date
- Jul 2, 2003
- Company
- Small Small World
- Units affected
- 75,000
- Product
- Egg Dippers Easter Plush Toys
- Product type
- Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The recall includes four animal plush toys. The white rabbit has a purple egg which reads "Happy Easter," the green rabbit has a yellow egg which reads "Happy Easter," the purple bear has a purple egg which reads "Happy Easter," and the yellow duck carries a green egg which reads "You're Egg-stra Special." Each toy has a permanent label affixed which reads "The Boyd's Collection, Ltd."
What can happen
The toys' seams can separate and allow small beads to be released, presenting an aspiration hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should call the firm for information on getting a free replacement toy.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been two reports of children ingesting beads coming out of these plush toys. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Department and specialty stores nationwide sold these toys, from February 2003 through April 2003, for about $8.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled egg dippers easter plush toys?
Consumers should call the firm for information on getting a free replacement toy.
What is the hazard?
The toys' seams can separate and allow small beads to be released, presenting an aspiration 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.