Epoch Everlasting Play said it is recalling 3.2 million of its popular Calico Critters toys after three incidents involving a bottle and pacifier accessory, including the deaths of two children.
According to a notice posted by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on its website, the recalled toys include more than 50 types of animal figurines and sets sold with bottles and pacifier accessories. According to the agency, bottles and pacifiers pose a choking hazard for babies.
The sets involved in the recall were sold at Walmart, Meijer and other stores across the United States, as well as online at Amazon.com and calicocritters.com. The toys were sold from January 2000 to December 2021 and retailed between $10 and $80.
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Calico Critters, small figurines often depicting squirrels, rabbits and other animals, were created in Japan in the 1980s and are described by their manufacturer as “wholesome, never conventional.” Many of the recalled sets included twin baby animal figurines that were sold with bottle and pacifier accessories.
Epoch Everlasting Play said it is aware of three incidents related to pacifier accessories, including the deaths of a 2-year-old in New Mexico in 2018 and a 9-month-old in Japan in 2015, according to the statement.
Those who purchased the recalled toys are urged to immediately remove bottles and pacifier accessories from babies. Customers can contact Epoch for instructions on how to submit a photo of the bottle and pacifier, along with confirmation of destruction, to receive a free accessory in exchange, according to the company.
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Bottle accessories come in yellow, pink, blue and orange, while one type of bottle has two yellow handles. The pacifier comes in yellow, orange, pink, dark pink, blue and teal colors.
Epoch can be reached at 1 (800) 631-1272, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, or by email at productsafety@epocheverlastingplay.com. Customers can find more information at Epocheverlastingplay.com/recalls.
The recalled toys are listed below. Item numbers are printed on the bottom of the toys’ packaging.
item
description
CC1407
Sandy Cat Twins
CC1450
Chihuahua twins
CC1459
Border collie twins
CC1481
HAZELNUT Chipmunk twins
CC1491
Fluffy Hamster Twins
CC1508
Wilder panda twins
CC1510
CUDDLE BAR TWINS
CC1529
The Slidell Fox Twins
CC1533
The Hawthorne Twins
CC1571
Elwood’s Elephant Twins
CC1586
Persian Cat Twins
CC1641
Fisher Cat Twins
CC1643
BL Hopscotch Rabbit Twins
CC1664
Highchairs and accessories
CC1689
Buttercup Twins
CC1694
CC SILK CAT TWINS
CC1737
BL TOY POODLE TWINS
CC1750
Baby Nursery Set
CC1761
Twin Store – PK 9
CC1795
BL Maple Cat Twins
CC1924
BL Pickleweeds Hedge TWN
CC1955
Jason and Amanda visit Dr. MURDOCK
CC1965
Carry Case – PK 1
CC2006
The Beagle Twins
CC2019
Yellow Labrador Twins
CC2067
Adventure Treehouse Gift
CC2269
Kids Nursery Set
CC2269P4
Baby Nursery – PK4
CC2484
Jess and Noah’s backyard fun
CC2537
BL Sophie’s Love n Care
CC2537P4
Sophie Love N Care – PK4
CC2597
Nightlight Nursery Set
CC2598
Baby blue bedroom set with night light
CF1407
BL Sandy Cat Twins
CF1412
BL Hopscotch Rabbit TWNS
CF1416
BL ELLWOOD ELEPHANT TWNS
CF1418
BL Yellow Lab TWNS
CF1424
Silk cat twins
CF1429
BL PKLWEED HEDGEHOG TWNS
CF1481
BL HZLNUT CHIPMUNK TWINS
CF1491
BL fluffy HAMSTER TWINS
CF1510
BL Cuddle Bar Twins
CF1513
BL Nightlight Nursery Set
CF1520
BL WILDER PANDA TWNS
CF1526
BL Border Collie TWNS
CF1554
BL Babies Nursery Set
CF1586
BL Persian Cat Twins
CF1717
BL ADV Treehouse Gift SE
CF1737
BL TOY POODLE TWINS
CF1750
BL Baby Nursery Set
CF1761
BL Twins Store
CF1795
BL Maple Cat Twins
CF2537
BL Sophie’s Love n Care
CF2537P4
BL Sophie’s Love n Care