Dollar Tree recalls 300K plush insect toys
By Staff -- Playthings, 4/8/2008 7:28:00 AM
WASHINGTON—Dollar Tree Stores is recalling 300,000 insect-themed plush toys because of a potential choking hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced yesterday.
Dollar Tree’s recall involves Cuddly Cousins plush insects imported by Greenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va. The recalled plush insect toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children, according to the CPSC. No injuries have been reportedly caused by the toys.
The recalled plush insect toys come in six designs: Lady Bug, Bumble Bee, Caterpillar, Snail and two Butterflies—one blue and yellow with sheer purple wings with four orange dots and light pink eyelids and another that is two-tone pink with blue eyelids and sheer green wings with four yellow dots. The generally toys measure between 9 inches and 10½ inches in length. The assortment’s product number is 903995 and UPC is 6 39277 03995 8 with a date code of 71.
All of the toys were made in China.
The recalled plush were sold at Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only One $1 and Deal$ stores nationwide from March 2007 through December 2007 for about $1.
Consumers should return the toys to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-8077or visit its website at www.dollartree.com.
