Wal-Mart · Recalled
Wal-Mart Recalls Stuffed Christmas Beagles Due to Choking Hazard
The red pompoms on the wreath attached to the beagle's mouth could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- Units
- About 56,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $3
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide from September 2006 through December 2006 for about $3.
- Product type
- Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the stuffed animal away from young children and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart store for a full refund.
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.walmartstores.com
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 DEC 14 2006; last revised MAY 23 2014.