CPSC recall 03-011, announced October 10, 2002, covers Dollar Tree Stores Stuffed Pool Animal (about 310,000 units). The seams can separate, exposing the polyester stuffing and foam beads. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should take these stuffed animals away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 876-8077, or go to www.dollartree.com.
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 brightly colored stuffed animals have a sewn-in label that reads in part, "DOLLAR TREE DISTRIBUTION, INC.," "MADE IN CHINA" and "RN# 87254."
Which products are included?
There are eight types of stuffed polyester pool animals involved in this recall: crab, duck, frog, octopus, seahorse, shark, turtle and whale. The brightly colored stuffed animals have a sewn-in label that reads in part, "DOLLAR TREE DISTRIBUTION, INC.," "MADE IN CHINA" and "RN# 87254."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The seams can separate, exposing the polyester stuffing and foam beads. The foam beads pose a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Dollar Tree Stores have received one report of the seam ripping, exposing the polyester stuffing and a plastic bag containing foam beads. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these stuffed animals away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Dollar Tree Stores
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 03-011
- Units
- About 310,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express and Dollar Bills sold the stuffed animals nationwide, from April 2002 through August 2002, for $1.
- Distributor
- Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Stuffed Pool Animal
CPSC product type: Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers can call Dollar Tree Stores 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
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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