The CPSC and Sesame Workshop, of New York, NY are recalling 31,000 Baby Cookie Monster Plush Toys which were sold exclusively at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from March 2006 to July 2006 for about $15, because '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.'
According to the CPSC recall alert, '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.'
Consumers should simply remove the felt cookie and its attaching thread with a scissors and throw them away.
For more information, see the full CPSC Recall Alert...
