CPSC recall 04-018, announced October 29, 2003, covers Neurosmith Pet Me Platypus™ (4,400 units). Any of the four plastic button covers can detach, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 3 incident reports. The company is out of business. Recall contact: call 800-638-2772.
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.
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 noticeWhy it was recalled
Any of the four plastic button covers can detach, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Three incidents reported, none resulting in injury.
Official remedy
The company is out of business. The free replacement is no longer available. Please destroy or discard this product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Neurosmith
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 04-018
- Units
- 4,400
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide, from August 2003 through October 2003, for about $20.
- Distributor
- Neurosmith, of Long Beach, Calif.
Pet Me Platypus™
CPSC product type: Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Recall contact information
For further information, consumers may call CPSC's toll-free Hotline at 800-638-2772.
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