CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, DSI Toys, Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Kittens
Published: July 10, 2001Recall ID: 01191Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These toys contain contaminated water that, if contacted, could cause illness to children.
Product Description & Identification
The Kitty Kitty Kittens are about 12 inches long. The kitten toys make a purring noise when they are petted on the head. They come in six styles: Buttons, Tiger, Calico, Mittens, Tawny and Fluffy. The kitten's name and item number, "16400," are printed on a hangtag attached to its ear. A tag attached to the toy reads, "DSI TOYS, INC." and "MADE IN CHINA." The water in the kitten toy is intended to make it feel more lifelike.
Affected Products
Kitty Kitty Kittens stuffed toy kittens
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-DSI-Toys-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Toy-Kittens |
| Title | CPSC, DSI Toys, Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Kittens |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/kitty-kittens.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled "Kitty Kitty Kittens" stuffed toys |
| Hazards › Name | These toys contain contaminated water that, if contacted, could cause illness to children. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and DSI Toys had not received any reports of illness resulting from contacting contaminated water from these toys. This voluntary recall was conducted as a precaution. |
| Products › Name | Kitty Kitty Kittens stuffed toy kittens |
| Products › Type | Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed |
| Products › Category I D | 2182 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 238,000 |
| Recall I D | 877 |
| Remedies › Name | Parents and caregivers should take these kitten toys away from children immediately, and discard or destroy them. The firm is out of business, so a replacement toy is no longer available. |
| Importers › Name | DSI Toys, Inc., of Houston, Texas |
| Retailers › Name | Discount, specialty, and toy stores nationwide sold the kitten toys from September 2000 through May 2001 for between $10 and $13. |
| Recall Date | 2001-07-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | The Kitty Kitty Kittens are about 12 inches long. The kitten toys make a purring noise when they are petted on the head. They come in six styles: Buttons, Tiger, Calico, Mittens, Tawny and Fluffy. The kitten's name and item number, "16400," are printed on a hangtag attached to its ear. A tag attached to the toy reads, "DSI TOYS, INC." and "MADE IN CHINA." The water in the kitten toy is intended to make it feel more lifelike. |
| Recall Number | 01191 |
| Consumer Contact | The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054). |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-03-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |