The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·03010·Announced 2002-10-10

Dollar Tree Recalls Toy Sponges Due to Choking Hazard

Dollar Tree is recalling 280,000 toy sponge animals because their eyes can detach, posing 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

Dollar Tree Stores Inc. is recalling approximately 280,000 toy sponge animals, including whales, turtles, and fish, due to a choking hazard. The toys are made of soft terry cloth with suction cups and feature detachable eyes. The products were sold nationwide at Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express, and Dollar Bills stores from May 2001 through September 2002 for $1 each.

The recall was initiated after CPSC and Dollar Tree received one report of an eye coming off a toy. No injuries have been reported, but the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury to young children. The toys have a sewn-in label reading "DOLLAR TREE DISTRIBUTION, INC.," "MADE IN CHINA" and "RN# 87254."

Consumers should take these sponge animals away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Dollar Tree Stores at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.dollartree.com.

The recalled product

Product
Toy Sponges
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
280,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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