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Mall of America Recalls Plush Toy Due to Choking Hazard

U.S. CPSCChokingIngestionMay 17, 2010
Recalled plush toy
Recalled plush toy

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

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.

Incidents & injuries

None reported

Product 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.

Sold on

Exclusively at Nickelodeon, 4U and NU stores in the Mall of America in March 2010 for about $10

Contact the company

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