The Betesh Group · Recalled
CPSC, The Betesh Group Announce Recall of "Busy Bug" Plush Toys
The antennae of the plush toy can be chewed or pulled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- Units
- About 11,200
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $7
- 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 recalled toy is a small plush bug with two springy black antennae with orange round fabric ends. The bug has a blue stuffed round face with a red musical nose that blinks when pressed. The body of the bug is segmented in various colors and patterns. Striped elastic legs are attached to the body along with crinkly, iridescent wings. "Smart Scents," and "Made In China" are printed on a label on the side of the bug. The UPC code 778267862920 is on the packaging.
The file
- Sold at
- Discount department stores sold these recalled toys, from August 2002 through January 2003, for about $7.
- Product type
- Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- The Betesh Group, of New York, N.Y.
Incident log
CPSC and The Betesh Group have received two reports of children gagging on the fabric antennae ends that separated from the toy.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should take the plush toys away from young children and return to the place of purchase or mail the toy to The Betesh Group at One East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016, Att: Consumer Relations, to receive a refund, including postage.
For additional information, contact Betesh toll free at (800) 929-4666.
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 FEB 27 2003; last revised MAY 21 2025.