The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·03103·Announced 2003-04-02

Dollar Tree Recalls Plush Bears and Snowman Dolls Due to Choking Hazard

Dollar Tree is recalling Christmas House plush bears and snowman dolls because buttons on the jackets 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 criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Dollar Tree Stores Inc. is recalling approximately 407,000 Christmas House Plush Bears and "Christmas House Christmas Plush" snowman dolls. The recall was initiated because buttons on the jackets of these toys can be pulled off, which poses a choking hazard to young children. The 10-inch plush bears are white and dressed in hats and jackets in various colors, while the 10-inch snowman dolls feature blue and pink outfits with white scarves and red ball noses. Both items bear labels indicating they were distributed by Dollar Tree and made in China.

These toys were sold at Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express, and Dollar Bills stores nationwide from June 2002 through March 2003 for approximately $1.00. CPSC and Dollar Tree have not received any reports of injuries or incidents related to these products; the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Parents and caregivers should immediately take these toys away from young children. Consumers can return the toys to the store where they were purchased to receive a refund. For more information, consumers may call Dollar Tree at (800) 876-8077 or visit www.dollartree.com.

The recalled product

Product
Christmas House Plush Bear and "Christmas House Christmas Plush" dolls
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
407,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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