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Calico Critters recalls 3.2M toys after 2 child deaths

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.

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Epoch Everlasting Play, maker of the popular Calico Critters toys, is recalling 3.2 million sets that include bottles and pacifier accessories because they pose a choking hazard. The toys were sold at Walmart, Amazon.com, Meijer and other stores.

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.

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Examples of Epoch Everlasting Play toys sold with bottle and pacifier accessories, in this case a set of Labrador twins. Two children died of accidental causes, US officials said.

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

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