CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Sponges

Active Recall Announced October 10, 2002 CPSC #03010

Quick answer

CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Sponges is CPSC recall #03010, announced on October 10, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: There are three types of sponge animals involved in this recall: whales, turtles and fish. The sponge animals are made of soft terry cloth and have suction cups for attaching to tiled or smooth surfaces. The toys have a sewn-in label that reads in part, "DOLLAR TREE DISTRIBUTION, INC.," "MADE IN CHINA" and "RN# 87254." The remedy is consumers should take these sponge animals away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.. Affected brand: Dollar Tree Stores Inc..

Hazard

There are three types of sponge animals involved in this recall: whales, turtles and fish. The sponge animals are made of soft terry cloth and have suction cups for attaching to tiled or smooth surfaces. The toys have a sewn-in label that reads in part, "DOLLAR TREE DISTRIBUTION, INC.," "MADE IN CHINA" and "RN# 87254."

Affected products

Toy Sponges

Recalled brands

Dollar Tree Stores Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should take these sponge animals away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Recall date

October 10, 2002

Categories

Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #03010?

CPSC recall #03010 covers CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Sponges, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 10, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: There are three types of sponge animals involved in this recall: whales, turtles and fish. The sponge animals are made of soft terry cloth and have suction cups for attaching to tiled or smooth surfaces. The toys have a sewn-in label that reads in part, "DOLLAR TREE DISTRIBUTION, INC.," "MADE IN CHINA" and "RN# 87254."

What is the remedy for recall #03010?

The CPSC remedy for recall #03010 is consumers should take these sponge animals away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Sponges on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Dollar-Tree-Stores-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Toy-Sponges-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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