CPSC, Neurosmith Announce Recall of Children's Plush Toys
Source: CPSC Recall #04018
Recall Date
2003-10-29
Manufacturer
Neurosmith, of Long Beach, Calif.
Units Affected
4,400
Products Involved
Pet Me Platypus™
Hazard
Any of the four plastic button covers can detach, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
The company is out of business. The free replacement is no longer available. Please destroy or discard this product.
Reported Injuries
Three incidents reported, none resulting in injury.
Sold At
Sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide, from August 2003 through October 2003, for about $20.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
Pet Me Platypus is a musical plush toy with a green head, yellow beak and legs, and blue body. The toy features four geometric shape buttons: a red heart, yellow star, orange circle, and green square. The recalled units have Model #42080 engraved on the battery box cover and batch numbers FV21, FV23, FV24, FV25, FV26, FV27, FV28, FV29, or FV30 printed vertically on the right side of the cover.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28