Product Recall Number: 07-152
Why was Disney Princesses Easter Baskets recalled?
Silver beads and ribbons attached to the basket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Product Recall Number: 07-152
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-04-04
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Disney Princesses Easter Baskets
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Gemmy Industries Corp., of Coppell, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 8,500 Disney Princesses Easter Baskets. Silver beads and ribbons attached to the basket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Name of product: Disney Princesses Easter BasketsUnits: About 8,500Manufacturer: Gemmy Industries Corp., of Coppell, TexasHazard: Silver beads and ribbons attached to the basket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: 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.Sold by: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from February 2007 through March 2007 for about $10.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: 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.Consumer Contact: 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.
Hazard Description: Silver beads and ribbons attached to the basket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 8,500
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: 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.
Sold At: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from February 2007 through March 2007 for about $10.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Gemmy Industries Corp., of Coppell, Texas
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed