Gemmy Industries Corp. · Recalled
Gemmy Industries Corp. Recalls Disney Plush Easter Baskets Sold at Wal-Mart Due to Choking Hazard
Silver beads and ribbons attached to the basket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- Units
- About 8,500
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $10
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The product is a pink and purple plush Easter basket decorated with silver beads and ribbons. "Disney Princesses" is written on top of the basket. Pictures of the princesses are on the front of the basket. The basket measures about 10 inches high by 8 inches wide.
The file
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide from February 2007 through March 2007 for about $10.
- Product type
- Toy Holiday/Seasonal
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Gemmy Industries Corp., of Coppell, Texas
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should take the Easter basket away from young children immediately and remove the beads and ribbons to prevent the choking hazard. Consumers also can return the item to the nearest Wal-Mart store for a full refund.
For additional information, please contact Gemmy Industries at (800) 231-6879 between 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.gemmy.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 APR 05 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.