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CPSC, Determined Productions Announce Recall of Plush Toys Sold at Kohl's Department Stores

Recall 04-194 · August 6, 2004 · Determined Productions

What to doConsumers are advised to stop using the toy immediately and contact Determined Productions or stop at a local Kohl's Department Stores to receive a refund or store credit.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
04-194 (CPSC)
Recall date
August 6, 2004
Brand
Determined Productions
Category
Toys and games
Products
Plush Frog Stuffed Animal
Hazard
Choking and ingestion hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Units
90,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
March 10, 2025

What was recalled

The recalled toy is an 11-inch purple stuffed frog with a green chin, belly, hands and feet. The stuffed frog has the word "BRAVE" sewn in purple letters onto the underside of its right foot.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Plush Frog Stuffed Animal · 90,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Kohl's Department Stores sold the toys exclusively throughout July 2004 for about $5.; Determined Productions Inc., of Larkspur, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

Determined Productions has received one report of seam breakage on the toy, resulting in a child choking on the plastic pellets. The child was taken to the hospital and released without any injury, after a procedure to look for aspirated beads.

Consumer contact

Call Determined Productions toll-free at (877) 925-0660 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or email the firm at Normamail@dpisf.com. Consumers also can visit Kohl's website at www.kohls.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?

Plush Frog Stuffed Animal (90,000 units). The recalled toy is an 11-inch purple stuffed frog with a green chin, belly, hands and feet.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers are advised to stop using the toy immediately and contact Determined Productions or stop at a local Kohl's Department Stores to receive a refund or store credit.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 10, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.