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CPSC, The Betesh Group Announce Recall of "Busy Bug" Plush Toys

Recalled February 27, 2003 · CPSC recall 03086 · The Betesh

Recalled "Busy Bug" plush toy
Hazard
The antennae of the plush toy can be chewed or pulled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take the plush toys away from young children and return to the place of purchase or mail the toy to The Betesh Group at One East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016, Att: Consumer Relations, to receive a refund, including postage.
Units
About 11,200
Incidents / injuries
CPSC and The Betesh Group have received two reports of children gagging on the fabric antennae ends that separated from the toy.

Description

The recalled toy is a small plush bug with two springy black antennae with orange round fabric ends. The bug has a blue stuffed round face with a red musical nose that blinks when pressed. The body of the bug is segmented in various colors and patterns. Striped elastic legs are attached to the body along with crinkly, iridescent wings. "Smart Scents," and "Made In China" are printed on a label on the side of the bug. The UPC code 778267862920 is on the packaging.

What to do

Consumers should take the plush toys away from young children and return to the place of purchase or mail the toy to The Betesh Group at One East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016, Att: Consumer Relations, to receive a refund, including postage.

Contact

For additional information, contact Betesh toll free at (800) 929-4666.

Product
Busy Bug plush toys
Imported by
The Betesh Group, of New York, N.Y.
Retailers
Discount department stores sold these recalled toys, from August 2002 through January 2003, for about $7.
Made in
China
UPC
778267862920

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

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