DSI Toys, Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, DSI Toys, Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Kittens
These toys contain contaminated water that, if contacted, could cause illness to children.
- Units
- About 238,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $10–$13
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The Kitty Kitty Kittens are about 12 inches long. The kitten toys make a purring noise when they are petted on the head. They come in six styles: Buttons, Tiger, Calico, Mittens, Tawny and Fluffy. The kitten's name and item number, "16400," are printed on a hangtag attached to its ear. A tag attached to the toy reads, "DSI TOYS, INC." and "MADE IN CHINA." The water in the kitten toy is intended to make it feel more lifelike.
The file
- Sold at
- Discount, specialty, and toy stores nationwide sold the kitten toys from September 2000 through May 2001 for between $10 and $13.
- Product type
- Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- DSI Toys, Inc., of Houston, Texas
Incident log
CPSC and DSI Toys had not received any reports of illness resulting from contacting contaminated water from these toys. This voluntary recall was conducted as a precaution.
What the notice says to do
Parents and caregivers should take these kitten toys away from children immediately, and discard or destroy them. The firm is out of business, so a replacement toy is no longer available.
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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 JUL 10 2001; last revised MAR 12 2026.