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Mall of America Recalls Plush Toy Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled May 17, 2010 · CPSC recall 10736 · Mall

Recalled plush toy
Hazard
Young children can remove and ingest the squirrel's nose, which poses a choking hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should take the toy away from children and return it to the Nickelodeon Store, Spongebob 4U, or NU Stuff stores in Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America to receive a full refund. Consumers can also contact Mall of America for a full refund or exchange for a different toy of equal value.
Units
About 1200 produced, 11 sold
Incidents / injuries
None reported

Description

This recall involves the Sandy the Squirrel plush toy, which measures approximately 1 foot high by 4.5 inches wide. It is a brown and tan plush toy with a purple skirt and bikini top. "Po #: 86849" and the production date of 01/2010 are printed on the toy's smaller white tag.

What to do

Consumers should take the toy away from children and return it to the Nickelodeon Store, Spongebob 4U, or NU Stuff stores in Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America to receive a full refund. Consumers can also contact Mall of America for a full refund or exchange for a different toy of equal value.

Contact

For additional information, contact Nickelodeon Universe toll-free at (877) 336-9716 or visit the firm's Web site at www.nickelodeonuniverse.com

Product
Sandy the Squirrel Plush Toys
Manufacturer(s)
MOA Entertainment Co. LLC, of Bloomington, Minn.
Retailers
Exclusively at Nickelodeon, 4U and NU stores in the Mall of America in March 2010 for about $10
Made in
China

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