CPSC, Small Small World Announce Recall of Plush Rabbit Toy
Kids’ product recall 01-039. Announced by CPSC on Nov 21, 2000.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Nov 21, 2000. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The eyes on these toys could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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What should you do?
Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a free replacement toy.
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- How to reach the firm: For more information, call Small Small World at (800) 485-7211 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Which ones are recalled?
The recall involves two styles of plush rabbit toys: Natalie Nibblenose and Nickie Nibblenose. They are both about 6 inches tall with movable joints, and have bows around their necks. Sewn-on tags on these toys read, “THE BOYDS COLLECTION” and “MADE IN CHINA.” Natalie Nibblenose is a white chenille hare. A cardboard tag attached to her with string reads, “NATALIE NIBBLENOSE” and “STYLE # 573300-01.” Nickie Nibblenose is a French vanilla and white hare. A cardboard tag attached to him with string reads, “NICKIE NIBBLENOSE” and STYLE #573303-03.”
About 22,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Plush rabbit toys: Natalie Nibblenose and Nickie Nibblenose.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Imported by Small Small World, Englewood, N.J.
- Specialty stores sold these toys nationwide, from December 1999 through September 2000, for about $6.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
Small Small World has not received any reports of injuries associated with these toys. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.