CPSCApril 5, 2007

Gemmy Industries Corp. Disney Plush Easter Baskets Sold at recall: Choking Hazard

Gemmy Industries Corp. Recalls Disney Plush Easter Baskets Sold at Wal-Mart Due to Choking Hazard

Why was Gemmy Industries Corp. Disney Plush Easter Baskets Sold at recalled?

Silver beads and ribbons attached to the basket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should take the Easter basket away from young children immediately and remove the beads and ribbons to prevent the choking hazard. Consumers also can return the item to the nearest Wal-Mart store for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, please contact Gemmy Industries at (800) 231-6879 between 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.gemmy.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
Disney Princesses Easter Baskets
Company
Gemmy Industries Corp., of Coppell, Texas
Quantity
About 8,500
Sold at
Wal-Mart stores nationwide from February 2007 through March 2007 for about $10.
Recall date
April 5, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The product is a pink and purple plush Easter basket decorated with silver beads and ribbons. "Disney Princesses" is written on top of the basket. Pictures of the princesses are on the front of the basket. The basket measures about 10 inches high by 8 inches wide.

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