Mall of America Recalls Plush Toy Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 10736 · announced May 17, 2010 · Moa Entertainment Co · 1,200 units affected
The product
This recall involves the Sandy the Squirrel plush toy, which measures approximately 1 foot high by 4.5 inches wide. It is a brown and tan plush toy with a purple skirt and bikini top. "Po #: 86849" and the production date of 01/2010 are printed on the toy's smaller white tag.
The hazard
Young children can remove and ingest the squirrel's nose, which poses a choking hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should take the toy away from children and return it to the Nickelodeon Store, Spongebob 4U, or NU Stuff stores in Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America to receive a full refund. Consumers can also contact Mall of America for a full refund or exchange for a different toy of equal value.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Exclusively at Nickelodeon, 4U and NU stores in the Mall of America in March 2010 for about $10
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Nickelodeon Universe toll-free at (877) 336-9716 or visit the firm's Web site at www.nickelodeonuniverse.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.