Safety regulator, The Betesh Group Announce Recall of "Busy Bug" Plush Toys
Recall 03086 · Feb 27, 2003 · The Betesh Group
11,200
units affected
11,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03086
- Date
- Feb 27, 2003
- Company
- The Betesh Group
- Units affected
- 11,200
- Product
- Busy Bug plush toys
- Product type
- Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The recalled toy is a small plush bug with two springy black antennae with orange round fabric ends. The bug has a blue stuffed round face with a red musical nose that blinks when pressed. The body of the bug is segmented in various colors and patterns. Striped elastic legs are attached to the body along with crinkly, iridescent wings. "Smart Scents," and "Made In China" are printed on a label on the side of the bug. The UPC code 778267862920 is on the packaging.
What can happen
The antennae of the plush toy can be chewed or pulled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should take the plush toys away from young children and return to the place of purchase or mail the toy to The Betesh Group at One East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016, Att: Consumer Relations, to receive a refund, including postage.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Sold at
- Discount department stores sold these recalled toys, from August 2002 through January 2003, for about $7.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled busy bug plush toys?
Consumers should take the plush toys away from young children and return to the place of purchase or mail the toy to The Betesh Group at One East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016, Att: Consumer Relations, to receive a refund, including postage.
What is the hazard?
The antennae of the plush toy can be chewed or pulled off, 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.