CPSC, Small Small World Announce Recall of Plush Rabbit Toy

Recalled November 21, 2000 · CPSC recall 01039 · Small Small World

Recalled plush rabbit toys: Natalie Nibblenose and Nickie Nibblenose

Hazard

The eyes on these toys could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a free replacement toy.

Units

About 22,000

Incidents / injuries

Small Small World has not received any reports of injuries associated with these toys. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Description

The recall involves two styles of plush rabbit toys: Natalie Nibblenose and Nickie Nibblenose. They are both about 6 inches tall with movable joints, and have bows around their necks. Sewn-on tags on these toys read, "THE BOYDS COLLECTION" and "MADE IN CHINA." Natalie Nibblenose is a white chenille hare. A cardboard tag attached to her with string reads, "NATALIE NIBBLENOSE" and "STYLE # 573300-01." Nickie Nibblenose is a French vanilla and white hare. A cardboard tag attached to him with string reads, "NICKIE NIBBLENOSE" and STYLE #573303-03."

What to do

Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a free replacement toy.

Contact

For more information, call Small Small World at (800) 485-7211 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

Plush rabbit toys: Natalie Nibblenose and Nickie Nibblenose

Imported by

Small Small World, of Englewood, N.J.

Retailers

Specialty stores sold these toys nationwide, from December 1999 through September 2000, for about $6.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →