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

Reported: April 7, 2008 Initiated: April 7, 2008 #08243

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

The recalled plush insect toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.

Remedy

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

Details

Units Affected
About 300,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Plush-Insect-Toys-Recalled-by-Dollar-Tree-Stores-Due-to-Choking-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.. Units affected: About 300,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The recalled plush insect toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately take the recalled plush insect toys from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 7, 2008. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08243.

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