Toy Sponges
Class II - ModerateWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (280,000)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Unknown Manufacturer
- Reason for Recall:
- The eyes on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- The eyes on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should take these sponge animals away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Product Information
Full Description:
There are three types of sponge animals involved in this recall: whales, turtles and fish. The sponge animals are made of soft terry cloth and have suction cups for attaching to tiled or smooth surfaces. The toys have a sewn-in label that reads in part, "DOLLAR TREE DISTRIBUTION, INC.," "MADE IN CHINA" and "RN# 87254."
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(280,000)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 03010
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