CPSC, The Betesh Group Announce Recall of “Busy Bug” Plush Toys
Kids’ product recall 03-086. Announced by CPSC on Feb 27, 2003.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Feb 27, 2003. 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 antennae of the plush toy can be chewed or pulled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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What should you do?
Consumers should take the plush toys away from young children and return to the place of purchase or mail the toy to The Betesh Group at One East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016, Att: Consumer Relations, to receive a refund, including postage.
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- How to reach the firm: For additional information, contact Betesh toll free at (800) 929-4666.
Which ones are recalled?
The recalled toy is a small plush bug with two springy black antennae with orange round fabric ends. The bug has a blue stuffed round face with a red musical nose that blinks when pressed. The body of the bug is segmented in various colors and patterns. Striped elastic legs are attached to the body along with crinkly, iridescent wings. “Smart Scents,” and “Made In China” are printed on a label on the side of the bug. The UPC code 778267862920 is on the packaging.
About 11,200 units, as CPSC gives them.
Busy Bug plush toys.
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Numbers to check against yours
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UPC
778267862920
Copied exactly as CPSC lists them.
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 The Betesh Group, New York, N.Y.
- Discount department stores sold these recalled toys, from August 2002 through January 2003, for about $7.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
CPSC and The Betesh Group have received two reports of children gagging on the fabric antennae ends that separated from the toy.
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What the record doesn’t say
- 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.