CPSC recall 03-086, announced February 27, 2003, covers The Betesh Group Busy Bug plush toys (about 11,200 units). The antennae of the plush toy can be chewed or pulled off, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 2 incident reports. 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. Recall contact: call (800) 929-4666.
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UPC or product codes
778267862920"Smart Scents," and "Made In China" are printed on a label on the side of the bug.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The antennae of the plush toy can be chewed or pulled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and The Betesh Group have received two reports of children gagging on the fabric antennae ends that separated from the toy.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- The Betesh Group
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 03-086
- Units
- About 11,200
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount department stores sold these recalled toys, from August 2002 through January 2003, for about $7.
- Importer
- The Betesh Group, of New York, N.Y.
Busy Bug plush toys
CPSC product type: Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Betesh toll free at (800) 929-4666.
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