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CPSC, Zutano Inc. Announce Recall of Stuffed Bunny Toys

Kids’ product recall 03-056. Announced by CPSC on Dec 20, 2002.

CPSC’s own notice, on cpsc.gov

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The short answer

Announced by CPSC on Dec 20, 2002. 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 buttons on the front of the bunny’s jacket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What should you do?

Consumers should take these recalled bunny toys away from young children immediately and contact Zutano Inc. to receive a replacement outfit.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: For more information, contact Zutano at (800) 287-5139 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Which ones are recalled?

The recall includes bunny toys that measure about 10 inches tall and have jackets that button up the front. Some of the jackets, pants and hats on the bunnies have a multi-colored striped or a patterned print. “Zutano” is printed on a tag attached to the bunny. “Hip Hoppy” is printed on a hang tag attached to the bunny. Only bunny toys with buttons are included in the recall.

About 3,000 units, as CPSC gives them.

Stuffed Bunny Toys.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

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 Zutano Inc., Cabot , Vt.
  • Department and specialty stores nationwide sold the recalled bunny toys, from July 2000 through December 2002, for about $18.
  • Made in China, as the notice gives it.
Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Was anyone hurt?

Zutano has not received any reports of injuries relating to these stuffed bunny toys. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

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.
Source:

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Sources

  • 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.

Source:

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.

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