Recalls / 2003-04-02

CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Plush Bears and Snowman Dolls

03103 · Recalled 2003-04-02 · CPSC page

Description

The 10-inch plush bear is white and dressed in a hat and jacket in one of the following colors: red, blue, hunter green, pink, purple, light green, light blue and white. The 10-inch snowman doll is dressed in a hat and jacket that are blue and pink. The snowman dolls also have white scarves and a red ball nose. Both the bears and the snowman dolls have a label on their backs that reads, "DIST BY: DOLLAR TREE" and "MADE IN CHINA." The bears and snowman dolls were sold with ear tags that read: either "Christmas House Plush Bear" or "Christmas House Christmas Plush."

Hazards

Buttons on the jacket of these toys can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Reported injuries

CPSC and Dollar Tree have received no reports of injuries or incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Remedy

Parents and caregivers should take these toys away from young children immediately, and return the toys to the store where purchased, for a refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
"Christmas House Plush Bear" and "Christmas House Christmas Plush" dolls		About 407,000

Parties

Distributor: Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Made in: China
Sold at: Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express, Dollar Bills sold these toys, from June 2002 through March 2003, for about $1.

Consumer contact

For more information, call Dollar Tree at (800) 876-8077 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.dollartree.com

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Recalled Christmas House Christmas Plush

Source: CPSC recall 03103. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.