The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09134·Announced 2009-02-19

Old Navy Recalls Stuffed Toys With Detachable Button Eyes

Old Navy is recalling about 35,500 stuffed animal and creature toys sold in the U.S. and 5,400 in Canada because the plastic button eyes can 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 to 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

Old Navy LLC is recalling specific stuffed animal and creature toys, including styles such as a rabbit, penguin, and reindeer. The toys are made of cotton and feature plastic button eyes that can detach, creating a choking hazard for young children. Approximately 35,500 units were sold in the United States and 5,400 in Canada between July 2008 and February 2009 for prices between $6 and $10. The affected toys were sold at Old Navy stores and online at www.oldnavy.com.

The recall involves nine specific styles, including the Brown Plaid Creature (Stubby Stuberson), Pink Striped Dove, Gray Dog, Hot Pink Creature (Lucy Toothy), White Dog (Dr. Poopsie), Brown Penguin, Light Pink Rabbit, Brown Reindeer, and Dark Pink Rabbit (Honey O'Bunny). The style number is located on a white label sewn into the side seam of the toy. The toys were manufactured in China.

No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young children and return them to any Old Navy store for a full refund. Those who purchased the toys online should contact Old Navy for return instructions. Consumers who return the toy before July 1, 2009, will also receive a $5 coupon toward a future Old Navy purchase. For more information, consumers can contact Old Navy toll-free at (866) 580-9930, visit www.oldnavy.com, or email [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Stuffed Animal and Creature Toys
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
35,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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