CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Sponges
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 03-010 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- October 10, 2002
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Toy Sponges
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- 280,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 28, 2025
What was recalled
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."
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Toy Sponges · 280,000 units
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va..
Injuries or incidents reported
CPSC and Dollar Tree Stores have received one report of an eye coming off. No injuries have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Consumer contact
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
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Toy Sponges (280,000 units). There are three types of sponge animals involved in this recall: whales, turtles and fish.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should take these sponge animals away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
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