Mall of America Recalls Plush Toy Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-05-17). Hazards: choking, ingestion. About 1,200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10736 |
| Published | 2010-05-17 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed |
| Products | Sandy the Squirrel Plush Toys |
| Firm named in the title | Mall of America |
| Firms | MOA Entertainment Co. LLC, of Bloomington, Minn. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,200 |
| Hazard classes | choking, ingestion |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Exclusively at Nickelodeon, 4U and NU stores in the Mall of America in March 2010 for about $10 |
Description
This recall involves the Sandy the Squirrel plush toy, which measures approximately 1 foot high by 4.5 inches wide. It is a brown and tan plush toy with a purple skirt and bikini top. "Po #: 86849" and the production date of 01/2010 are printed on the toy's smaller white tag.
Hazard
Young children can remove and ingest the squirrel's nose, which poses a choking hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should take the toy away from children and return it to the Nickelodeon Store, Spongebob 4U, or NU Stuff stores in Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America to receive a full refund. Consumers can also contact Mall of America for a full refund or exchange for a different toy of equal value.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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