CPSC2002-10-10
CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Sponges
Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Hazard
The eyes on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take these sponge animals away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Sold at
Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express and Dollar Bills sold the stuffed animals nationwide, from May 2001 through September 2002, for $1.
Affected count
280,000
Injuries reported
CPSC and Dollar Tree Stores have received one report of an eye coming off. No injuries have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Toy Sponges
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can call Dollar Tree Stores at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.dollartree.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Dollar-Tree-Stores-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Toy-Sponges-Don't want to check this manually?
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