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Wal-Mart Recalls Stuffed Christmas Beagles Due to Choking Hazard

U.S. CPSCChokingDec 14, 2006
Recalled Stuffed Christmas Beagle
Recalled Stuffed Christmas Beagle

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The red pompoms on the wreath attached to the beagle's mouth could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the stuffed animal away from young children and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart store for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The stuffed animal is a brown and white beagle with a red scarf and Santa hat trimmed in red and white stripes. A green wreath with red pompoms is attached near the beagle's mouth. The stuffed beagle measures 7 inches tall and 5 inches long. "Marketed by WAL-MART STORES, INC" and UPC number "8 85271 90780 3" are printed on the dog's sewn-in labels. "Holiday Time™" is printed on the animal's hang tag.

Sold on

Wal-Mart stores nationwide from September 2006 through December 2006 for about $3.

Contact the company

For more information, contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.walmartstores.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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