CPSC recall 01-227, announced September 6, 2001, covers Kids II Carter's butterfly baby toys (about 21,000 units). The antennae on these butterfly toys contain wire that can pass through the fabric, causing cuts and scratches to babies. The notice cites 27 incident reports. Consumers should take these toys away from babies immediately, and return the toy to the store where purchased or contact Kids II for a free replacement butterfly toy. Recall contact: call (770) 751-0442.
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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The toy has model number 50052 written on a small tag behind one of its wings.
Which products are included?
The recall involves Carter's Activity Butterflies with 3-inch long bendable antennae. The body of the stuffed butterfly toy is green and purple and the wings are multi-colored. The toy makes various "fun sounds" when squeezed. The stuffed stars on the ends of the antennae contain a squeaker and a rattle. The lower wings make a crinkle sound and one of the upper wings contains a mirror. The toy has model number 50052 written on a small tag behind one of its wings. A date code on the opposite side of this tag ends with, "00433," "00856," "01003," or "01148." Butterfly toys with short antennae, about 1¾-inches long, do not contain wire, and are not part of the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The antennae on these butterfly toys contain wire that can pass through the fabric, causing cuts and scratches to babies.
Incidents and injuries
Kids II has received 27 reports of wires passing through the fabric on the antennae of these toys, resulting in four babies getting cuts to the hand or face, and five babies receiving scratches.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these toys away from babies immediately, and return the toy to the store where purchased or contact Kids II for a free replacement butterfly toy.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kids II
- Manufacturer
- Kids II, of Alpharetta, Ga.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 01-227
- Units
- About 21,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Mass merchandise and juvenile specialty stores nationwide sold these butterfly toys, from February 2001 through August 2001, for between $15 and $20.
Carter's butterfly baby toys
CPSC product type: Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers should call Kids II at (770) 751-0442 between 7:30 a.m. and 4: 30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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