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CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Plush Bears and Snowman Dolls

Reported: April 2, 2003 Initiated: April 2, 2003 #03103

Product Description

The 10-inch plush bear is white and dressed in a hat and jacket in one of the following colors: red, blue, hunter green, pink, purple, light green, light blue and white. The 10-inch snowman doll is dressed in a hat and jacket that are blue and pink. The snowman dolls also have white scarves and a red ball nose. Both the bears and the snowman dolls have a label on their backs that reads, "DIST BY: DOLLAR TREE" and "MADE IN CHINA." The bears and snowman dolls were sold with ear tags that read: either "Christmas House Plush Bear" or "Christmas House Christmas Plush."

Reason for Recall

Buttons on the jacket of these toys can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Parents and caregivers should take these toys away from young children immediately, and return the toys to the store where purchased, for a refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The 10-inch plush bear is white and dressed in a hat and jacket in one of the following colors: red, blue, hunter green, pink, purple, light green, light blue and white. The 10-inch snowman doll is dressed in a hat and jacket that are blue and pink. The snowman dolls also have white scarves and a red ball nose. Both the bears and the snowman dolls have a label on their backs that reads, "DIST BY: DOLLAR TREE" and "MADE IN CHINA." The bears and snowman dolls were sold with ear tags that read: either "Christmas House Plush Bear" or "Christmas House Christmas Plush.". Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.. Units affected: About 407,000.
Why was this product recalled?
Buttons on the jacket of these toys can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do?
Parents and caregivers should take these toys away from young children immediately, and return the toys to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 2, 2003. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 03103.