Old Navy Recalls Stuffed Toys; Button Eyes Can Detach and Pose a Choking Hazard to Young Children

Stuffed Animal and Creature Toys

Date of Recall

2009-02-19

CPSC Release Number

09-134

Manufactured In

China

Company Phone Number

(866) 580-9930

Units

About 35,500 in the United States and 5,400 in Canada

Sold By

Old Navy stores and on the Web at www.oldnavy.com from July 2008 through February 2009 for between $6 and $10.

Problem/Hazard

The stuffed toys have two button eyes that could detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported.

Description

The stuffed animal and creature toys are made out of cotton and have plastic button eyes. They come in a variety of styles, such as a rabbit, penguin and reindeer. The recalled toys and style numbers are listed below:

Type of Stuffed Toy	Style Number
Brown Plaid Creature (Stubby Stuberson)	612756
Pink Striped Dove	600571
Grey Dog	600572
Hot Pink Creature (Lucy Toothy)	612800
White Dog (Dr. Poopsie)	612738
Brown Penguin	612672
Light Pink Rabbit	612671
Brown Reindeer	612728
Dark Pink Rabbit (Honey O’Bunny)	612806

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled stuffed toy away from young children and return it to any Old Navy store for a full refund. If purchased online, contact Old Navy for instructions on returning the toy for a full refund. Consumers who return the toy before July 1, 2009 will also receive a $5 coupon toward a future Old Navy purchase.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Old Navy toll-free at (866) 580-9930 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, visit the firm’s Web site at www.oldnavy.com, or e-mail the firm at [email protected]