CPSC2004-08-06
CPSC, Determined Productions Announce Recall of Plush Toys Sold at Kohl's Department Stores
Determined Productions Inc., of Larkspur, Calif.
Hazard
The seams in the toy can tear open and expose small plastic pellets, posing a choking or aspiration hazard to young children who mouth the pellets.
Remedy
Consumers are advised to stop using the toy immediately and contact Determined Productions or stop at a local Kohl's Department Stores to receive a refund or store credit.
Sold at
Kohl's Department Stores sold the toys exclusively throughout July 2004 for about $5.
Affected count
90,000
Injuries reported
Determined Productions has received one report of seam breakage on the toy, resulting in a child choking on the plastic pellets. The child was taken to the hospital and released without any injury, after a procedure to look for aspirated beads.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Plush Frog Stuffed Animal
Consumer contact
Call Determined Productions toll-free at (877) 925-0660 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or email the firm at Normamail@dpisf.com. Consumers also can visit Kohl's website at www.kohls.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Determined-Productions-Announce-Recall-of-Plush-Toys-Sold-at-Kohls-Department-StoresDon't want to check this manually?
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