CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Sponges
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2296.
There are three types of sponge animals involved in this recall: whales, turtles and fish. The sponge animals are made of soft terry cloth and have suction cups for attaching to tiled or smooth surfaces. The toys have a sewn-in label that reads in part, "DOLLAR TREE DISTRIBUTION, INC.," "MADE IN CHINA" and "RN# 87254."
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2296.
Consumers should take these sponge animals away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express And Dollar Bills Sold The Stuffed Animals Nationwide, From May 2001 Through September 2002, For $1. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2296.
For more information, consumers can call Dollar Tree Stores at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.dollartree.com
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Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express And Dollar Bills Sold The Stuffed Animals Nationwide, From May 2001 Through September 2002, For $1. Recall FAQ
Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express And Dollar Bills Sold The Stuffed Animals Nationwide, From May 2001 Through September 2002, For $1. is the subject of a toys recall: CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Sponges. The notice was published on October 10, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 280,000 units are potentially affected.