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CPSCRecalled Oct 10, 2002 · #03010

CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Sponges

Hazard

The eyes on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

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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."

Product details

Product
Toy Sponges
Type
Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
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.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should take these sponge animals away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

View the official CPSC notice