Small Small World Announce Recall of Plush Rabbit Toys

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Small Small World, of Englewood, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 60,000 plush rabbit toys sold under The Boyds Collection label. The eyes on these toys could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

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.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.” Specialty stores sold these toys nationwide from December 1999 through September 2000 for about $6.Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a free replacement toy. For more information, call Small Small World at (800) 485-7211 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Curious George Musical Pull Toys Recalled by Prestige Toy Corp

PRODUCT: Musical Pull Toys – Prestige Toy Corp., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 4,600 Curious George musical pull toys for replacement. The toy is a stuffed fabric toy with Curious George holding two red and yellow balloons, attached by two retractable green fabric covered elastic cords. It can hang from cribs, playpens, or other juvenile furniture. A red tag on the toy reads in part “STYLE # 3490, Curious George Adventures, and Made In China.” When the cords are pulled, the toy plays music as the cords retract. Kmart stores nationwide sold these toys from June 1999 through September 1999 for about $10.

PROBLEM: The toy has two elastic cords that form a loop, posing a strangulation risk to young children.  

INCIDENT/INJURIES: Prestige Toy Corp. has received a report of a child found with the cords of the toy wrapped around his neck. No injuries have been reported. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using these toys immediately and return it to Kmart for a replacement toy. For more information, contact Prestige Toy Corp at (866) 666-8266 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.