Nantucket Distributing Recalls Felt Easter Baskets Due to Choking Hazard

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

May 15, 2014, 10:38 ET

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Recall Summary

Name of Product: Felt Easter Baskets

Hazard: Decorative beads on the felt Easter baskets can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy: Refund

Consumer Contact: Christmas Tree Shops toll-free at (888) 287-3232 anytime or online at www.christmastreeshops.com and go to the "Product Recalls" link at the bottom of the homepage for more information.

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Nantucket-Distributing-Recalls-Felt-Easter-Baskets/

Recall Details

Units: About 24,200

Description: The recall includes felt Easter baskets with scalloped edges and a handle. The felt baskets were sold in five colors including blue, two shades of green and two shades of pink. The basket models include a blue basket with a small stuffed bunny face, a bright green basket with a bow, a light green basket with white and pink bunny ears, a bright pink basket with a bow and a pink basket with a bow and a yellow flower attachment. Black or white decorative beads are used as the eyes of the bunny and the center of the yellow flower attachment. The baskets measure 14" high by 9" wide at the widest point. The model number ct12011 and SKU number 30173064 are printed on a hangtag on the basket handle.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using or displaying these felt Easter baskets and return them to any Christmas Tree Shops, andThat! or Christmas Tree Shops andThat! stores to receive a full refund.

Sold exclusively at: Christmas Tree Shops, andThat! and Christmas Tree Shops andThat! stores nationwide from February 2013 to March 2014 for about $3.

Importer: Nantucket Distributing Co. LLC, of Middleboro, Mass.

Manufacturer: Santa's Village Ind. Ltd., of Jinhua City, Zhejiang, China.

Manufactured in: China.

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