Plush Insect Toys Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Choking Hazard

Active Recall Announced April 7, 2008 CPSC #08243

Quick answer

Plush Insect Toys Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Choking Hazard is CPSC recall #08243, announced on April 7, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately take the recalled plush insect toys from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.. Affected brands: Greenbrier International Inc., Dollar Tree Stores Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Cuddly Cousins Plush Insect Toys

Recalled brands

Greenbrier International Inc., Dollar Tree Stores Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled plush insect toys from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Recall date

April 7, 2008

Categories

Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08243?

CPSC recall #08243 covers Plush Insect Toys Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Choking Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 7, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #08243?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08243 is consumers should immediately take the recalled plush insect toys from children 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 Plush Insect Toys Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Choking Hazard 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/2008/Plush-Insect-Toys-Recalled-by-Dollar-Tree-Stores-Due-to-Choking-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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