CPSC recall 03-103, announced April 2, 2003, covers Dollar Tree Stores Christmas House Plush Bear and "Christmas House Christmas Plush" dolls (about 407,000 units). Buttons on the jacket of these toys can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard to young children. Parents and caregivers should take these toys away from young children immediately, and return the toys to the store where purchased, for a 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.
Both the bears and the snowman dolls have a label on their backs that reads, "DIST BY: DOLLAR TREE" and "MADE IN CHINA." The bears and snowman dolls were sold with ear tags that read: either "Christmas House Plush Bear" or "Christmas House Christmas Plush."
Which products are included?
The 10-inch plush bear is white and dressed in a hat and jacket in one of the following colors: red, blue, hunter green, pink, purple, light green, light blue and white. The 10-inch snowman doll is dressed in a hat and jacket that are blue and pink. The snowman dolls also have white scarves and a red ball nose. Both the bears and the snowman dolls have a label on their backs that reads, "DIST BY: DOLLAR TREE" and "MADE IN CHINA." The bears and snowman dolls were sold with ear tags that read: either "Christmas House Plush Bear" or "Christmas House Christmas Plush."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Buttons on the jacket of these toys can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Dollar Tree have received no reports of injuries or incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Official remedy
Parents and caregivers should take these toys away from young children immediately, and return the toys to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Dollar Tree Stores
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 03-103
- Units
- About 407,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express, and Dollar Bills stores nationwide sold these toys, from June 2002 through March 2003, for about $1.
- Distributor
- Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Christmas House Plush Bear and "Christmas House Christmas Plush" dolls
CPSC product type: Toy Dolls & Accessories
Recall contact information
For more information, call Dollar Tree at (800) 876-8077 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.dollartree.com
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