"Egg Dippers" Easter Plush Toys Recalled by Small Small World
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 2, 2003
Release # 03-155
Company Phone Number: (800) 377-3050
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Small Small World Announce Recall of "Egg Dippers" Easter Plush Toys
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: "Egg Dippers" Easter Plush Toys
Units: About 75,000
Manufacturer: Small Small World, of Englewood, N.J.
Hazard: The toys' seams can separate and allow small beads to be
released, presenting an aspiration hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been two reports of children
ingesting beads coming out of these plush toys. No injuries have been
reported.
Description: The recall includes four animal plush toys. The
white rabbit has a purple egg which reads "Happy Easter," the green
rabbit has a yellow egg which reads "Happy Easter," the purple bear has
a purple egg which reads "Happy Easter," and the yellow duck carries a
green egg which reads "You're Egg-stra Special." Each toy has a permanent
label affixed which reads "The Boyd's Collection, Ltd."
Sold at: Department and specialty stores nationwide sold these
toys from February 2003 through April 2003 for about $8.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should call the firm on information on getting
a free replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: Call The Boyds Collection at (800) 377-3050
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
