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TOTAL PRODUCT RECALL
CPSC #01039Kids & toys
Recalled plush rabbit toys: Natalie Nibblenose and Nickie Nibblenose

Small Small World · Recalled

CPSC, Small Small World Announce Recall of Plush Rabbit Toy

Choking

The eyes on these toys could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Units
About 22,000
Reports
—
Injuries
—
Deaths
—
Price
$6
Remedy
See notice

Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.

Affected

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."

The file

Sold at
Specialty stores sold these toys nationwide, from December 1999 through September 2000, for about $6.
Product type
Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Made in
China
Recalled by
Small Small World, of Englewood, N.J.

Incident log

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.

What the notice says to do

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.

Open official CPSC notice ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.

Notice first dated NOV 21 2000; last revised DEC 24 2025.

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