CPSC2001-09-06
CPSC, Kids II Announce Recall of Butterfly Baby Toys
Kids II, of Alpharetta, Ga.
Hazard
The antennae on these butterfly toys contain wire that can pass through the fabric, causing cuts and scratches to babies.
Remedy
Consumers should take these toys away from babies immediately, and return the toy to the store where purchased or contact Kids II for a free replacement butterfly toy.
Sold at
Mass merchandise and juvenile specialty stores nationwide sold these butterfly toys, from February 2001 through August 2001, for between $15 and $20.
Affected count
About 21,000
Injuries reported
Kids II has received 27 reports of wires passing through the fabric on the antennae of these toys, resulting in four babies getting cuts to the hand or face, and five babies receiving scratches.
Products
Carter's butterfly baby toys
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers should call Kids II at (770) 751-0442 between 7:30 a.m. and 4: 30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Kids-II-Announce-Recall-of-Butterfly-Baby-ToysDon't want to check this manually?
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