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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Wal-Mart Recalls Stuffed Christmas Beagles Due to Choking Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Holiday Time(tm) Stuffed Christmas Beagles

Units: About 56,000

Importer: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.

Hazard: The red pompoms on the wreath attached to the beagle's mouth
could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The stuffed animal is a brown and white beagle with a red
scarf and Santa hat trimmed in red and white stripes. A green wreath
with red pompoms is attached near the beagle's mouth. The stuffed beagle
measures 7-inches tall and 5-inches long. "Marketed by WAL-MART STORES,
INC" and UPC number "8 85271 90780 3" are printed on the dog's sewn-in
labels. "Holiday Time(tm)" is printed on the animal's hang tag.

Sold exclusively at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from September 2006
through December 2006 for about $3.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the stuffed animal away from
young children and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart store for a full
refund.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Wal-Mart at (800)
925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit
www.walmartstores.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07058.html