Wal-Mart Recalls Stuffed Christmas Beagles Due to Choking Hazard

December 14, 2006

Staff -- Kids Today, 11/1/2006 12:00:00 AM

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product:

Holiday Time™ Stuffed Christmas Beagles

Units:

About 56,000

Importer:

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.

Hazard:

The red pompoms on the wreath attached to the beagle’s mouth could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Description:

The stuffed animal is a brown and white beagle with a red scarf and Santa hat trimmed in red and white stripes. A green wreath with red pompoms is attached near the beagle’s mouth. The stuffed beagle measures 7-inches tall and 5-inches long. “Marketed by WAL-MART STORES, INC” and UPC number “8 85271 90780 3” are printed on the dog’s sewn-in labels. “Holiday Time™” is printed on the animal’s hang tag.

Sold exclusively at:

Wal-Mart stores nationwide from September 2006 through December 2006 for about $3.

Manufactured in:

China

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately take the stuffed animal away from young children and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact:

For more information, contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.walmartstores.com