CPSC recall 05-126, announced March 2, 2005, covers Ocean Desert Sales Stuffed Yarn Bunny (about 18,500 units). The eyes can detach from the stuffed animal, posing an aspiration hazard to young children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the toy away from young children and return it the store where purchased for a refund. Recall contact: call (800) 252-1931.
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UPC or product codes
015381142201Which products are included?
The stuffed bunny is about 8 inches tall, wearing a skirt or overall shorts in various colors, including purple, turquoise and pink. The skirt and overall shorts are decorated with heart and flower buttons, and there is a bow tie at the neck in checked pattern colors including green and pink. The eyes are round black beads. A hang tag attached to the stuffed bunny reads in part, "OCEAN DESERT SALES 5400 TULIP STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124 ITEM NO.: EST-220 MADE IN CHINA UPC CODE: 0 15381 14220 1."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The eyes can detach from the stuffed animal, posing an aspiration hazard to young children. Additionally, the heart and flower button decorations also can detach, posing a choking hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the toy away from young children and return it the store where purchased for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Ocean Desert Sales
- Manufacturer
- Ocean Desert Sales Inc., of Philadelphia, Pa.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 05-126
- Units
- About 18,500
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount and dollar stores, from February 2002 through March 2003, for about $1.
Stuffed Yarn Bunny
CPSC product type: Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Recall contact information
Contact Ocean Desert Sales at (800) 252-1931 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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