Holiday Time™ Stuffed Christmas Beagles
CPSC Recall #07-058 - December 13, 2006
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 07-058 |
| Recall Date | December 13, 2006 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 56,000 |
| Importer | Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Wal-Mart stores nationwide from September 2006 through December 2006 for about $3. |
Product
Holiday Time™ Stuffed Christmas Beagles
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark., is voluntarily recalling about 56,000 Holiday TimeÖ Stuffed Christmas Beagles. The red pompoms on the wreath attached to the beagle's mouth could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Name of Product: Holiday Time™ Stuffed Christmas BeaglesUnits: About 56,000Importer: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.Hazard: The red pompoms on the wreath attached to the beagle's mouth could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.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 exclusively at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from September 2006 through December 2006 for about $3.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the stuffed animal away from young children and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart store for a full refund.Consumer Contact: 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.walmart.com.
Hazard
The red pompoms on the wreath attached to the beagle's mouth could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately take the stuffed animal away from young children and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart store for a full refund.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
Federal law prohibits the sale of toys with small parts for children under age 3. CPSC uses a standardized small parts cylinder to test whether pieces from a toy can fit entirely inside, if they can, they are considered a choking hazard. Products marketed for children under 3 must not contain any small parts. Beyond the legal requirements, the CPSC and pediatricians recommend keeping all small objects away from children under 4, as the risk of choking extends beyond the formal legal age threshold.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.