CPSCAugust 6, 2004

CPSC, Determined Productions Announce Recall of Plush

CPSC, Determined Productions Announce Recall of Plush Toys Sold at Kohl's Department Stores

Why was CPSC, Determined Productions Announce Recall of Plush recalled?

The seams in the toy can tear open and expose small plastic pellets, posing a choking or aspiration hazard to young children who mouth the pellets.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers are advised to stop using the toy immediately and contact Determined Productions or stop at a local Kohl's Department Stores to receive a refund or store credit. Contact: Call Determined Productions toll-free at (877) 925-0660 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or email the firm at [email protected]. Consumers also can visit Kohl's website at www.kohls.com

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
Plush Frog Stuffed Animal
Company
Determined Productions Inc., of Larkspur, Calif.
Quantity
90,000
Sold at
Kohl's Department Stores sold the toys exclusively throughout July 2004 for about $5.
Recall date
August 6, 2004
Incidents / injuries
Determined Productions has received one report of seam breakage on the toy, resulting in a child choking on the plastic pellets. The child was taken to the hospital and released without any injury, after a procedure to look for aspirated beads.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled toy is an 11-inch purple stuffed frog with a green chin, belly, hands and feet. The stuffed frog has the word "BRAVE" sewn in purple letters onto the underside of its right foot.

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