CPSC, Small Small World Announce Recall of “Egg Dippers” Easter Plush Toys
Kids’ product recall 03-155. Announced by CPSC on Jul 2, 2003.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Jul 2, 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 toys’ seams can separate and allow small beads to be released, presenting an aspiration hazard to young children.
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What should you do?
Consumers should call the firm for information on getting a free replacement toy.
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- How to reach the firm: Call The Boyds Collection at (800) 377-3050 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Which ones are recalled?
The recall includes four animal plush toys. The white rabbit has a purple egg which reads “Happy Easter,” the green rabbit has a yellow egg which reads “Happy Easter,” the purple bear has a purple egg which reads “Happy Easter,” and the yellow duck carries a green egg which reads “You’re Egg-stra Special.” Each toy has a permanent label affixed which reads “The Boyd’s Collection, Ltd.”
About 75,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Egg Dippers Easter Plush Toys.
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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?
- Made by Small Small World, Englewood, N.J.
- Department and specialty stores nationwide sold these toys, from February 2003 through April 2003, for about $8.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
There have been two reports of children ingesting beads coming out of these plush toys. No injuries have been reported.
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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.
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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.