CPSC, DSI Toys, Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Kittens

Recalled July 10, 2001 · CPSC recall 01191 · DSI Toys

Recalled "Kitty Kitty Kittens" stuffed toys

Hazard

These toys contain contaminated water that, if contacted, could cause illness to children.

Remedy

Parents and caregivers should take these kitten toys away from children immediately, and discard or destroy them. The firm is out of business, so a replacement toy is no longer available.

Units

About 238,000

Incidents / injuries

CPSC and DSI Toys had not received any reports of illness resulting from contacting contaminated water from these toys. This voluntary recall was conducted as a precaution.

Description

The Kitty Kitty Kittens are about 12 inches long. The kitten toys make a purring noise when they are petted on the head. They come in six styles: Buttons, Tiger, Calico, Mittens, Tawny and Fluffy. The kitten's name and item number, "16400," are printed on a hangtag attached to its ear. A tag attached to the toy reads, "DSI TOYS, INC." and "MADE IN CHINA." The water in the kitten toy is intended to make it feel more lifelike.

What to do

Parents and caregivers should take these kitten toys away from children immediately, and discard or destroy them. The firm is out of business, so a replacement toy is no longer available.

Contact

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

Product

Kitty Kitty Kittens stuffed toy kittens

Imported by

DSI Toys, Inc., of Houston, Texas

Retailers

Discount, specialty, and toy stores nationwide sold the kitten toys from September 2000 through May 2001 for between $10 and $13.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →