Safety regulator, Small Small World Announce Recall of Plush Rabbit Toy
Recall 01039 · Nov 21, 2000 · Small Small World
22,000
units affected
22,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01039
- Date
- Nov 21, 2000
- Company
- Small Small World
- Units affected
- 22,000
- Product
- Plush rabbit toys: Natalie Nibblenose and Nickie Nibblenose
- Product type
- Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The recall involves two styles of plush rabbit toys: Natalie Nibblenose and Nickie Nibblenose. They are both about 6 inches tall with movable joints, and have bows around their necks. Sewn-on tags on these toys read, "THE BOYDS COLLECTION" and "MADE IN CHINA." Natalie Nibblenose is a white chenille hare. A cardboard tag attached to her with string reads, "NATALIE NIBBLENOSE" and "STYLE # 573300-01." Nickie Nibblenose is a French vanilla and white hare. A cardboard tag attached to him with string reads, "NICKIE NIBBLENOSE" and STYLE #573303-03."
What can happen
The eyes on these toys could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a free replacement toy.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Small Small World has not received any reports of injuries associated with these toys. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Specialty stores sold these toys nationwide, from December 1999 through September 2000, for about $6.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled plush rabbit toys: natalie nibblenose and nickie nibblenose?
Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a free replacement toy.
What is the hazard?
The eyes on these toys could 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.