CPSCMay 17, 2010

Mall of America Plush Toy recall: Choking Hazard

Mall of America Recalls Plush Toy Due to Choking Hazard

Why was Mall of America Plush Toy recalled?

Young children can remove and ingest the squirrel's nose, which poses a choking hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should take the toy away from children and return it to the Nickelodeon Store, Spongebob 4U, or NU Stuff stores in Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America to receive a full refund. Consumers can also contact Mall of America for a full refund or exchange for a different toy of equal value. Contact: For additional information, contact Nickelodeon Universe toll-free at (877) 336-9716 or visit the firm's Web site at www.nickelodeonuniverse.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
Sandy the Squirrel Plush Toys
Company
MOA Entertainment Co. LLC, of Bloomington, Minn.
Quantity
About 1200 produced, 11 sold
Sold at
Exclusively at Nickelodeon, 4U and NU stores in the Mall of America in March 2010 for about $10
Recall date
May 17, 2010
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves the Sandy the Squirrel plush toy, which measures approximately 1 foot high by 4.5 inches wide. It is a brown and tan plush toy with a purple skirt and bikini top. "Po #: 86849" and the production date of 01/2010 are printed on the toy's smaller white tag.

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