CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Plush Bears and Snowman Dolls
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-04-02). Hazards: choking. About 407,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03103 |
| Published | 2003-04-02 |
| Last updated | 2025-05-27 |
| Product category | Toy Dolls & Accessories |
| Products | Christmas House Plush Bear and "Christmas House Christmas Plush" dolls |
| Firm named in the title | Dollar Tree Stores Inc. |
| Firms | Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 407,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express, and Dollar Bills stores nationwide sold these toys, from June 2002 through March 2003, for about $1. |
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."
Hazard
Buttons on the jacket of these toys can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Dollar Tree have received no reports of injuries or incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
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