CPSC, Douglas Company Announce Recall of Plush Toys
CPSC recall 05602 · announced September 19, 2005 · Douglas · 1,100 units affected
The product
The toy is a plush white standing horse measuring about 9-inches tall, with pink or lavender hooves. Colored ribbons (pink and lavender) are mixed in with the white mane and tail of the stuffed horses.
The hazard
Beads of glitter glue on the colored ribbons could detach and pose an aspiration hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should take these recalled toys away from children immediately and return the horse to Douglas Company to receive a replacement product.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported. This possible hazard was detected by the firm's testing.
Sold at: Specialty toy and gift stores nationwide, between July 2005 and August 2005, for about $9.
Consumer contact: For more information, call Douglas Company at (800) 992-9002 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.douglascuddletoy.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.