CPSC, Kids II Announce Recall of Butterfly Baby Toys
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-09-06). Hazards: laceration. Models: 50052. About 21,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01227 |
| Published | 2001-09-06 |
| Last updated | 2026-03-31 |
| Product category | Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed |
| Products | Carter's butterfly baby toys |
| Firm named in the title | Kids II |
| Firms | Kids II, of Alpharetta, Ga. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 21,000 |
| Model numbers | 50052 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Mass merchandise and juvenile specialty stores nationwide sold these butterfly toys, from February 2001 through August 2001, for between $15 and $20. |
Description
The recall involves Carter's Activity Butterflies with 3-inch long bendable antennae. The body of the stuffed butterfly toy is green and purple and the wings are multi-colored. The toy makes various "fun sounds" when squeezed. The stuffed stars on the ends of the antennae contain a squeaker and a rattle. The lower wings make a crinkle sound and one of the upper wings contains a mirror. The toy has model number 50052 written on a small tag behind one of its wings. A date code on the opposite side of this tag ends with, "00433," "00856," "01003," or "01148." Butterfly toys with short antennae, about 1¾-inches long, do not contain wire, and are not part of the recall.
Hazard
The antennae on these butterfly toys contain wire that can pass through the fabric, causing cuts and scratches to babies.
Remedy
Consumers should take these toys away from babies immediately, and return the toy to the store where purchased or contact Kids II for a free replacement butterfly toy.
Incidents and injuries
Kids II has received 27 reports of wires passing through the fabric on the antennae of these toys, resulting in four babies getting cuts to the hand or face, and five babies receiving scratches.
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