CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Sponges
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-10-10). Hazards: choking. About 280,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03010 |
| Published | 2002-10-10 |
| Last updated | 2025-04-28 |
| Product category | Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed |
| Products | Toy Sponges |
| Firm named in the title | Dollar Tree Stores Inc. |
| Firms | Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 280,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express and Dollar Bills sold the stuffed animals nationwide, from May 2001 through September 2002, for $1. |
Description
There are three types of sponge animals involved in this recall: whales, turtles and fish. The sponge animals are made of soft terry cloth and have suction cups for attaching to tiled or smooth surfaces. The toys have a sewn-in label that reads in part, "DOLLAR TREE DISTRIBUTION, INC.," "MADE IN CHINA" and "RN# 87254."
Hazard
The eyes on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take these sponge animals away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Dollar Tree Stores have received one report of an eye coming off. No injuries have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
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