CPSC, DSI Toys, Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Kittens: Contamination
CPSC, DSI Toys, Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Kittens
Why was CPSC, DSI Toys, Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Kittens recalled?
These toys contain contaminated water that, if contacted, could cause illness to children.
What should I do if I have this product?
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).
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Kitty Kitty Kittens stuffed toy kittens
- Company
- DSI Toys, Inc., of Houston, Texas
- Quantity
- About 238,000
- Sold at
- Discount, specialty, and toy stores nationwide sold the kitten toys from September 2000 through May 2001 for between $10 and $13.
- Recall date
- July 10, 2001
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.