Determined Productions Recall of Plush Toys Sold at Kohl's Department Stores

Plush Frog Stuffed Animal.

Date of Recall
2004-08-06

CPSC Release Number
04-194

Manufactured In
China

Units
90,000

Manufacturer
Determined Productions Inc., of Larkspur, Calif.

Sold By
Kohl's Department Stores sold the toys exclusively throughout July 2004 for about $5.

Problem/Hazard
The seams in the toy can tear open and expose small plastic pellets, posing a choking or aspiration hazard to young children who mouth the pellets.

Injuries/Incidents
Determined Productions has received one report of seam breakage on the toy, resulting in a child choking on the plastic pellets. The child was taken to the hospital and released without any injury after a procedure to look for aspirated beads.

Description
The recalled toy is an 11 ½ inch purple stuffed frog with a green chin, belly, hands and feet. The stuffed frog has the word "BRAVE" sewn in purple letters onto the underside of its right foot.

Remedy
Consumers are advised to stop using the toy immediately and contact Determined Productions or stop at a local Kohl's Department Stores to receive a refund or store credit.

Consumer Contact
Call Determined Productions toll-free at (877) 925-0660 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or e-mail the firm at [email protected]. Consumers also can visit either Kohl's Web site at www.kohls.com

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