CPSC2003-02-27
CPSC, The Betesh Group Announce Recall of "Busy Bug" Plush Toys
The Betesh Group, of New York, N.Y.
Hazard
The antennae of the plush toy can be chewed or pulled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take the plush toys away from young children and return to the place of purchase or mail the toy to The Betesh Group at One East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016, Att: Consumer Relations, to receive a refund, including postage.
Sold at
Discount department stores sold these recalled toys, from August 2002 through January 2003, for about $7.
Affected count
About 11,200
Injuries reported
CPSC and The Betesh Group have received two reports of children gagging on the fabric antennae ends that separated from the toy.
Manufactured in
China
Products
"Busy Bug" plush toys
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Betesh toll free at (800) 929-4666.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-The-Betesh-Group-Announce-Recall-of-Busy-Bug-Plush-Toys-Don't want to check this manually?
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