CPSC, Douglas Company Announce Recall of Plush Toys
Recalled September 19, 2005 · CPSC recall 05602 · Douglas
Hazard
Beads of glitter glue on the colored ribbons could detach and pose an aspiration hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take these recalled toys away from children immediately and return the horse to Douglas Company to receive a replacement product.
Units
About 1,100
Incidents / injuries
None reported. This possible hazard was detected by the firm's testing.
Description
The toy is a plush white standing horse measuring about 9-inches tall, with pink or lavender hooves. Colored ribbons (pink and lavender) are mixed in with the white mane and tail of the stuffed horses.
What to do
Consumers should take these recalled toys away from children immediately and return the horse to Douglas Company to receive a replacement product.
Contact
For more information, call Douglas Company at (800) 992-9002 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.douglascuddletoy.com
Product
Sparkle Horse Toys
Distributed by
Douglas Company, of Keene, N.H.
Retailers
Specialty toy and gift stores nationwide, between July 2005 and August 2005, for about $9.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →