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CPSCRecalled Oct 10, 2002 · #03011

CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Stuffed Pool Animal

Hazard

The seams can separate, exposing the polyester stuffing and foam beads. The foam beads pose a choking hazard to young children.

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Description

There are eight types of stuffed polyester pool animals involved in this recall: crab, duck, frog, octopus, seahorse, shark, turtle and whale. The brightly colored stuffed animals have a sewn-in label that reads in part, "DOLLAR TREE DISTRIBUTION, INC.," "MADE IN CHINA" and "RN# 87254."

Product details

Product
Stuffed Pool Animal
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 April 2002 through August 2002, for $1.
Made in
China

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice