Mall of America Recalls Plush Toy Due to Choking Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #10736
Recall Date
2010-05-17
Manufacturer
MOA Entertainment Co. LLC, of Bloomington, Minn.
Units Affected
About 1200 produced, 11 sold
Products Involved
Sandy the Squirrel Plush Toys
Hazard
Young children can remove and ingest the squirrel's nose, which poses a choking hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should take the toy away from children and return it to the Nickelodeon Store, Spongebob 4U, or NU Stuff stores in Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America to receive a full refund. Consumers can also contact Mall of America for a full refund or exchange for a different toy of equal value.
Reported Injuries
None reported
Sold At
Exclusively at Nickelodeon, 4U and NU stores in the Mall of America in March 2010 for about $10
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall involves the Sandy the Squirrel plush toy, which measures approximately 1 foot high by 4.5 inches wide. It is a brown and tan plush toy with a purple skirt and bikini top. "Po #: 86849" and the production date of 01/2010 are printed on the toy's smaller white tag.
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