CPSC recall 07-261, announced August 3, 2007, covers Carstens Stuffed Plush Horse/Pillows and Fairy Dolls (about 220 units). The plastic button eyes on the stuffed horse and the pompom nose on the fairy doll toy can easily detach, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately and contact the firm to obtain a refund or replacement horse and fairy doll. Recall contact: call (866) 531-6199, or go to www.orvis.com/recall.
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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 Fairy Doll toy was sold as an accessory with the purchase of a Unicorn Animal Sleeping Bag. The stuffed fairy doll has a sewn-on pompom nose, a pink satin dress with glitter netting as a ruffled collar, sleeves and dress apron. The doll attaches to the sleeping bag with a hook/loop attachment on the bag and between the doll's wings. The fairy doll is one of three toys that attach to the sleeping bag. Also included are a large unicorn pillow and small flat unicorn. The unicorn attachments are not included in the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The plastic button eyes on the stuffed horse and the pompom nose on the fairy doll toy can easily detach, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately and contact the firm to obtain a refund or replacement horse and fairy doll. Consumers can continue to use the sleeping bags while waiting to receive replacement toys.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Carstens
- Product type
- Toys & play sets, Camping equipment
- Recall number
- 07-261
- Units
- About 220 Horses and 1,300 Fairy Dolls
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- The Orvis Company mail-order catalogue and the firm's Web site from September 2006 through December 2006 for about $70.
- Importer
- Carstens Inc., of Burlington, Wash.
- Distributor
- The Orvis Company, of Manchester, Vt.
Stuffed Plush Horse/Pillows and Fairy Dolls
CPSC product type: Toy Dolls & Accessories
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact The Orvis Company toll-free at (866) 531-6199 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.orvis.com/recall
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