Baby Cookie Monster Toys Sold with DVD at Wal-Mart Recalled for Choking Hazard

Baby Cookie Monster Plush Toys

Date of Recall
2006-10-18

CPSC Release Number
07-009

Manufactured In
China

Company Phone Number
(800) 986-1619

Units
31,000

Distributor
Sesame Workshop, of New York, NY

Manufacturer
The Betesh Group of New York, NY

Sold By
Exclusively at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from March 2006 to July 2006 for about $15.

Problem/Hazard
The small felt fabric cookie attached to the plush toy's hand can be removed easily and ingested by young children, posing a choking hazard.

Injuries/Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Description
This recall involves the Baby Cookie Monster plush toy packaged with certain Sesame Beginnings Make Music Together DVDs. The blue plush toy has a small, felt fabric cookie attached to its hand. The plush toy and DVD are packaged in a yellow and green box with the words "Sesame Beginnings" and "Make Music Together" printed on the front. The product is labeled for children ages 6 months and up.

Remedy
Using scissors, consumers should immediately remove the felt cookie and its connecting thread from the plush toy. Once detached, the felt cookie and thread should be disposed of immediately.

Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Sesame Workshop at (800) 986-1619 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Sesame Workshop's Web site at www.sesameworkshop.org/recall

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