CPSC, The Betesh Group Announce Recall of "Busy Bug" Plush Toys
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-02-27). Hazards: choking. About 11,200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03086 |
| Published | 2003-02-27 |
| Last updated | 2025-05-21 |
| Product category | Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed |
| Products | Busy Bug plush toys |
| Firm named in the title | The Betesh Group |
| Firms | The Betesh Group, of New York, N.Y. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 11,200 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00778267862920 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Discount department stores sold these recalled toys, from August 2002 through January 2003, for about $7. |
Description
The recalled toy is a small plush bug with two springy black antennae with orange round fabric ends. The bug has a blue stuffed round face with a red musical nose that blinks when pressed. The body of the bug is segmented in various colors and patterns. Striped elastic legs are attached to the body along with crinkly, iridescent wings. "Smart Scents," and "Made In China" are printed on a label on the side of the bug. The UPC code 778267862920 is on the packaging.
Hazard
The antennae of the plush toy can be chewed or pulled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take the plush toys away from young children and return to the place of purchase or mail the toy to The Betesh Group at One East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016, Att: Consumer Relations, to receive a refund, including postage.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and The Betesh Group have received two reports of children gagging on the fabric antennae ends that separated from the toy.
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