CPSC, Mary Meyer Corp. Announce Recall To Replace Plush Spider Baby Toys
CPSC recall 04086 · announced February 19, 2004 · Mary Meyer · 10,000 units affected
The product
The toy is a plush bug-shaped activity toy, which also can be hung from a crib, carriage or other object. The plush spider toy has eight legs with round stuffed feet that crinkle or rattle and a mirror on the underside that makes a squeaky sound when bounced.
The hazard
The round stuffed feet on the spider can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Return the toy to Mary Meyer Corp., to receive a replacement product of equal value.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Mary Meyer Corporation has received five reports of the round stuffed feet of the plush spider toy detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Department and specialty stores nationwide, from January 2002 through September 2003, for about $10.
Consumer contact: Mary Meyer Corporation at (800) 451-4387 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for instructions on returning the spider toy and receiving the replacement product.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.