CPSC recall 05-602, announced September 19, 2005, covers Douglas Sparkle Horse Toys (about 1,100 units). Beads of glitter glue on the colored ribbons could detach and pose an aspiration hazard to young children. Consumers should take these recalled toys away from children immediately and return the horse to Douglas Company to receive a replacement product. Recall contact: call (800) 992-9002, or go to www.douglascuddletoy.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.
Which products are included?
The toy is a plush white standing horse measuring about 9-inches tall, with pink or lavender hooves. Colored ribbons (pink and lavender) are mixed in with the white mane and tail of the stuffed horses.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Beads of glitter glue on the colored ribbons could detach and pose an aspiration hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported. This possible hazard was detected by the firm's testing.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these recalled toys away from children immediately and return the horse to Douglas Company to receive a replacement product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Douglas
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 05-602
- Units
- About 1,100
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty toy and gift stores nationwide, between July 2005 and August 2005, for about $9.
- Distributor
- Douglas Company, of Keene, N.H.
Sparkle Horse Toys
CPSC product type: Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Recall contact information
For more information, call Douglas Company at (800) 992-9002 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.douglascuddletoy.com
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