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FV28

Is FV28 recalled? Yes. Model number FV28 is listed in CPSC recall 04-018: Neurosmith Pet Me Platypus™, announced October 29, 2003. Hazard: choking.

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Recall 04-018, published October 29, 2003

Neurosmith Pet Me Platypus™

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

Affected model numbers

FV28
Additional identifying details

Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: FV21, FV23, FV24, FV25, FV26, FV27, FV28, FV29, FV30.

Which products are included?

Pet Me Platypus is a musical plush toy with a green head, yellow beak and legs, and blue body. The toy features four geometric shape buttons: a red heart, yellow star, orange circle, and green square. The recalled units have Model #42080 engraved on the battery box cover and batch numbers FV21, FV23, FV24, FV25, FV26, FV27, FV28, FV29, or FV30 printed vertically on the right side of the cover.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

Any of the four plastic button covers can detach, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children.

Official remedy

The company is out of business. The free replacement is no longer available. Please destroy or discard this product.

Brand
Neurosmith
Recall published
October 29, 2003
Units
4,400
Sold at / sales period
Sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide, from August 2003 through October 2003, for about $20.

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