The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·01039·Announced 2000-11-21

Small Small World Recalls Plush Rabbit Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Small Small World is recalling Natalie and Nickie Nibblenose plush rabbit toys because their eyes could detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard for young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Small Small World, of Englewood, N.J., is recalling two styles of plush rabbit toys, Natalie Nibblenose and Nickie Nibblenose, due to a choking hazard. The recall involves approximately 22,000 units of these 6-inch tall toys with movable joints and bows around their necks. The toys were sold nationwide at specialty stores from December 1999 through September 2000 for about $6 each. Sewn-on tags identify the toys as part of "THE BOYDS COLLECTION" and "MADE IN CHINA."

The hazard exists because the eyes on these toys could detach, posing a choking risk to young children. Small Small World has not received any reports of injuries associated with these toys, and the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a free replacement toy. For more information, consumers can call Small Small World at (800) 485-7211 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Plush rabbit toys: Natalie Nibblenose and Nickie Nibblenose
Manufacturer
Small Small World, of Englewood, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
22,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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