March 2, 2010: Fork and Spoon Sets Recalled by Peachtree Playthings

Recall Reason

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Peachtree Playthings of Atlanta, Georgia, have voluntarily recalled about 127,000 Scooby Doo, Tweety, and Batman plastic fork and spoon sets.

The middle two prongs of the plastic fork can detach, posing a choking hazard to children. Peachtree Playthings has received one report of a middle prong detaching from the fork. No injuries have been reported.

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The recall involves the Scooby Doo, Tweety, and Batman plastic fork and spoon sets. The two-piece set is white plastic with cartoon images on the handle.

The fork and spoon sets sold at Dollar Tree Stores and Deals during January 2010 for about $1 per set.

The sets were manufactured in China.

Whom to Contact

Consumers should immediately take the recalled fork and spoon sets away from children and return them to Dollar Tree or Deals for a full refund. For additional information, contact Peachtree Playthings at (800) 290-4831 between 9 AM and 5 PM EST, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.peachtreeplaythings.com.