CPSC recall 08-243, announced April 7, 2008, covers Greenbrier International Cuddly Cousins Plush Insect Toys (about 300,000 units). The recalled plush insect toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled plush insect toys from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 876-8077, or go to www.dollartree.com.
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UPC or product codes
639277039958Which products are included?
The recalled plush insect toys come in six designs: Lady Bug, Bumble Bee, Caterpillar, Snail and two Butterflies. The toys measure nine inches to 10 ½ inches in length. The lady bug is black with six legs, a red back with four black dots and orange eyelids. The bumble bee is black and yellow with six legs, sheer white wings and red eyelids. The caterpillar has four sections that are yellow, pink, green and orange with seven legs connected on each side and purple eyelids. The snail is yellow with dark pink eyelids and a two-tone brown shell. One butterfly is blue and yellow with sheer purple wings with four orange dots and light pink eyelids. The second butterfly is a two-tone pink with blue eyelids and sheer green wings with four yellow dots. The product number is 903995 and UPC is 6 39277 03995 8 with a date code of 71.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled plush insect toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled plush insect toys from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 08-243
- Units
- About 300,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only One $1, and Deal$ stores nationwide from March 2007 through December 2007 for about $1.
- Importer
- Greenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
- Distributor
- Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Cuddly Cousins Plush Insect Toys
CPSC product type: Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollartree.com
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