CPSC recall 21-728, announced March 18, 2021, covers Parker Squared Shepherd Boy Plush toys with wire staff (about 3,000 units). The metal wire in the shepherd's staff can become exposed, posing a laceration hazard. The notice cites 12 incident reports. Consumers should immediately discard the toy's wire staff and contact The Shepherd's Treasure for a full refund of the value of the Shepherd Boy Plush Toy in the form of a gift certificate. Recall contact: call 844-310-2229, or email recall@theshepherdstreasure.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves the Shepherd Boy plush toy that holds a shepherd's staff. The toy measures 12 inches tall. The staff is wrapped in fabric. The shepherd boy toy is clothed in white with a red vest, a green sash and has sandals, a sewn on face and orange yarn hair.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The metal wire in the shepherd's staff can become exposed, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 12 reports of the shepherd's staff fabric unwrapping and exposing the metal wire with one report of a sharp edge. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately discard the toy's wire staff and contact The Shepherd's Treasure for a full refund of the value of the Shepherd Boy Plush Toy in the form of a gift certificate. Consumers can continue to use the plush toy without the shepherd's staff. The Shepherd's Treasure is contacting all purchasers directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Parker Squared
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 21-728
- Units
- About 3,000 (In addition, about 10 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Online at TheShepherdsTreasure.com and on Amazon.com from November 2020 through January 2021 for about $16.
- Importer
- Parker Squared Inc., of Dallas, Texas
Recall contact information
The Shepherd's Treasure toll-free at 844-310-2229 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, by email at recall@theshepherdstreasure.com, or online at TheShepherdsTreasure.com and click on "Recall" for more information.
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