Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 2002-10-10T00:00:00
Product: Stuffed Pool Animal
Company: Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express and Dollar Bills sold the stuffed animals nationwide, from April 2002 through August 2002, for $1.
Hazard: The seams can separate, exposing the polyester stuffing and foam beads. The foam beads pose a choking hazard to young children.
Description: There are eight types of stuffed polyester pool animals involved in this recall: crab, duck, frog, octopus, seahorse, shark, turtle and whale. The brightly colored stuffed animals have a sewn-in label that reads in part, "DOLLAR TREE DISTRIBUTION, INC.," "MADE IN CHINA" and "RN# 87254."
Remedy: Consumers should take these stuffed animals away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents / Injuries: CPSC and Dollar Tree Stores have received one report of the seam ripping, exposing the polyester stuffing and a plastic bag containing foam beads. No injuries have been reported.
Recall Number: 03011
Product Type: Other Children’s Product
Hazard Type: Choking Hazard