CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Sponges
CPSC recall 03010 · announced October 10, 2002 · Dollar Tree Stores · 280,000 units affected
The product
There are three types of sponge animals involved in this recall: whales, turtles and fish. The sponge animals are made of soft terry cloth and have suction cups for attaching to tiled or smooth surfaces. The toys have a sewn-in label that reads in part, "DOLLAR TREE DISTRIBUTION, INC.," "MADE IN CHINA" and "RN# 87254."
The hazard
The eyes on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should take these sponge animals away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
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.
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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.