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Plush Insect Toys Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Choking Hazard

Published: April 7, 2008Recall ID: 08243Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The recalled plush insect toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.

Product Description & Identification

The recalled plush insect toys come in six designs: Lady Bug, Bumble Bee, Caterpillar, Snail and two Butterflies. The toys measure nine inches to 10 ½ inches in length. The lady bug is black with six legs, a red back with four black dots and orange eyelids. The bumble bee is black and yellow with six legs, sheer white wings and red eyelids. The caterpillar has four sections that are yellow, pink, green and orange with seven legs connected on each side and purple eyelids. The snail is yellow with dark pink eyelids and a two-tone brown shell. One butterfly is blue and yellow with sheer purple wings with four orange dots and light pink eyelids. The second butterfly is a two-tone pink with blue eyelids and sheer green wings with four yellow dots. The product number is 903995 and UPC is 6 39277 03995 8 with a date code of 71.

Affected Products

Cuddly Cousins Plush Insect Toys

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Plush-Insect-Toys-Recalled-by-Dollar-Tree-Stores-Due-to-Choking-Hazard
TitlePlush Insect Toys Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Choking Hazard
Images › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d7cc500a75c448a480afc696cb288aca.jpg
Images › CaptionRecalled Plush Insect Toys
Hazards › NameThe recalled plush insect toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Injuries › NameNone reported.
Products › NameCuddly Cousins Plush Insect Toys
Products › TypeToy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Products › Category I D2182
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 300,000
Recall I D4269
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately take the recalled plush insect toys from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Importers › NameGreenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Retailers › NameDollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only One $1, and Deal$ stores nationwide from March 2007 through December 2007 for about $1.
Recall Date2008-04-07T00:00:00
DescriptionThe recalled plush insect toys come in six designs: Lady Bug, Bumble Bee, Caterpillar, Snail and two Butterflies. The toys measure nine inches to 10 ½ inches in length. The lady bug is black with six legs, a red back with four black dots and orange eyelids. The bumble bee is black and yellow with six legs, sheer white wings and red eyelids. The caterpillar has four sections that are yellow, pink, green and orange with seven legs connected on each side and purple eyelids. The snail is yellow with dark pink eyelids and a two-tone brown shell. One butterfly is blue and yellow with sheer purple wings with four orange dots and light pink eyelids. The second butterfly is a two-tone pink with blue eyelids and sheer green wings with four yellow dots. The product number is 903995 and UPC is 6 39277 03995 8 with a date code of 71.
Product U P Cs › U P C639277039958
Distributors › NameDollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Recall Number08243
Consumer ContactFor additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollartree.com
Last Publish Date2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina

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