CPSCSeptember 19, 2005

CPSC, Douglas Company Announce Recall of Plush Toys

CPSC, Douglas Company Announce Recall of Plush Toys

Why was CPSC, Douglas Company Announce Recall of Plush Toys recalled?

Beads of glitter glue on the colored ribbons could detach and pose an aspiration hazard to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

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

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
Sparkle Horse Toys
Company
Douglas Company, of Keene, N.H.
Quantity
About 1,100
Sold at
Specialty toy and gift stores nationwide, between July 2005 and August 2005, for about $9.
Recall date
September 19, 2005
Incidents / injuries
None reported. This possible hazard was detected by the firm's testing.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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