The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10736·Announced 2010-05-17

Mall of America Recalls Sandy the Squirrel Plush Toy for Choking Hazard

Mall of America is recalling Sandy the Squirrel plush toys because the nose can be removed and ingested, 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

Mall of America is recalling approximately 1,200 Sandy the Squirrel plush toys due to a choking hazard. The toys, which measure approximately 1 foot high by 4.5 inches wide, feature a removable nose that young children can ingest. The recall involves toys manufactured by MOA Entertainment Co. LLC of Bloomington, Minn., and produced in China.

The recalled toys are brown and tan plush figures wearing a purple skirt and bikini top. They were sold exclusively at Nickelodeon, 4U, and NU stores in the Mall of America in March 2010 for about $10. The toys have "Po #: 86849" and a production date of 01/2010 printed on a smaller white tag. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately take the toy away from children. To receive a full refund or an exchange for a different toy of equal value, consumers should return the item to the Nickelodeon Store, Spongebob 4U, or NU Stuff stores in Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America, or contact Mall of America directly. For more information, consumers can contact Nickelodeon Universe toll-free at (877) 336-9716 or visit www.nickelodeonuniverse.com.

The recalled product

Product
Sandy the Squirrel Plush Toys
Manufacturer
MOA Entertainment Co. LLC, of Bloomington, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
1,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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