CPSC, The Betesh Group Announce Recall of "Busy Bug" Plush Toys
USCPSC, The Betesh Group Announce Recall of "Busy Bug" Plush Toys
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The antennae of the plush toy can be chewed or pulled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Busy Bug plush toys
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-The-Betesh-Group-Announce-Recall-of-Busy-Bug-Plush-Toys- |
| Title | CPSC, The Betesh Group Announce Recall of "Busy Bug" Plush Toys |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/busy-bug.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled "Busy Bug" plush toy |
| Hazards › Name | The antennae of the plush toy can be chewed or pulled off, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and The Betesh Group have received two reports of children gagging on the fabric antennae ends that separated from the toy. |
| Products › Name | Busy Bug plush toys |
| Products › Type | Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed |
| Products › Category I D | 2182 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 11,200 |
| Recall I D | 2359 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | The Betesh Group, of New York, N.Y. |
| Retailers › Name | Discount department stores sold these recalled toys, from August 2002 through January 2003, for about $7. |
| Recall Date | 2003-02-27T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product U P Cs › U P C | 778267862920 |
| Recall Number | 03086 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Betesh toll free at (800) 929-4666. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-05-21T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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