Recall: "Egg Dippers" Easter Plush Toys Recalled by Small Small World

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2003 Release # 03-155

Company Phone Number: (800) 377-3050 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, Small Small World Announce Recall of "Egg Dippers" Easter Plush Toys

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: "Egg Dippers" Easter Plush Toys

Units: About 75,000

Manufacturer: Small Small World, of Englewood, N.J.

Hazard: The toys' seams can separate and allow small beads to be released, presenting an aspiration hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: There have been two reports of children ingesting beads coming out of these plush toys. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recall includes four animal plush toys. The white rabbit has a purple egg which reads "Happy Easter," the green rabbit has a yellow egg which reads "Happy Easter," the purple bear has a purple egg which reads "Happy Easter," and the yellow duck carries a green egg which reads "You're Egg-stra Special." Each toy has a permanent label affixed which reads "The Boyd's Collection, Ltd."

Sold at: Department and specialty stores nationwide sold these toys from February 2003 through April 2003 for about $8.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should call the firm on information on getting a free replacement toy.

Consumer Contact: Call The Boyds Collection at (800) 377-3050 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.