CPSC2002-10-10
CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Stuffed Pool Animal
Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Hazard
The seams can separate, exposing the polyester stuffing and foam beads. The foam beads pose a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take these stuffed 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 April 2002 through August 2002, for $1.
Affected count
About 310,000
Injuries reported
CPSC and Dollar Tree Stores have received one report of the seam ripping, exposing the polyester stuffing and a plastic bag containing foam beads. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Stuffed Pool Animal
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-Stuffed-Pool-AnimalDon't want to check this manually?
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