This recall involves all Calico Critters flocked animal figures and sets sold with bottle and pacifier accessories. The bottle accessories were sold in yellow, pink, blue and orange colors. One style of the bottle has two yellow handles.

More than 3.2 million Calico Critters toys have been recalled over a potential choking hazard after two young children died from using pacifiers the company sold.

Calico Critters is a line of miniature animal figures, with homes, furniture and accessories. The animal figures are unique because they are made of a special flocked material that gives them an endearing quality. They were introduced in Japan in 1985 and are distributed worldwide.

Calico Critters, small figurines often depicting squirrels, rabbits and other creatures, were created in Japan in the 1980s and are described by its manufacturer as "wholesome, never trendy." Many of the recalled sets are twin baby animal figurines that were sold with the bottle and pacifier accessories.

DETROIT – More than 3.2 million Calico Critters toys have been recalled because they pose a choking hazard that's been linked to the deaths of two children. Epoch Everlasting Play makes the toys, which are sold in a set with a baby bottle and pacifier accessories. The recall was issued Thursday (March 9).

Calico Critters toys with pacifier and bottle accessories were recalled March 9, 2023 due to a choking hazard. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling all Calico Critters animal figures with bottle and pacifier accessories due to a choking hazard. The deaths of two children have been reported.

So, Calico Critters are actually made of a few different materials. Their bodies and limbs are made from a kind of plastic called non-phthalate PVC, which is safe and not toxic. And their fur is made from nylon, using a process called flocking.

They made their debut in 1985, and before long, parent company Epoch began to export the brand. The Critters swiftly became a hit in the United States, United Kingdom, and elsewhere. As they expanded their empire, Calico Critters won mountains of awards, including Toy of the Year for three consecutive years.

Calico Critters : Toys for Ages 2-4 : Target.

Calico Critter Composition So although they are made of PVC they are not made of non-phthalate PVC which is not the toxic kind. This, I suppose is some consolation. Calico Critters are not toxic at the mouth end but still involve some yucky chemicals to produce.

Calico Critters are Well Made As I said, Molly played with these pretty solidly for about five years. In all of those years and all of the sets that she managed to amass between Christmases and birthdays, we never had a piece break or any clothing rip. Don't foolishly think that she was extra gentle with these toys.

Calico Critters families include a variety of figures including adults, children, babies, twins, triplets, and cradle babies. Figures are dressed in removeable clothing and accessories that are interchangeable with figures of the same size.

Calico Critters : Toys for Ages 2-4 : Target.

Both lines have adult figures that are about 3 inches tall, but Li'l Woodzeez characters are generally a bit chubbier in the body and head, with shorter legs than Calico Critters. This actually makes them easier for younger kids to hold and play with.

Product Description. Father, Bruce is the leader of the Calico Village Environmental Awareness Society. He is very passionate about conserving the environment for the future. He loves teaching critters how to reduce, reuse, and recycle products.

3-9 Generally, Calico Critters are best suited for kids aged 3-9 because that's when they love to engage in imaginative play. These furry friends are perfect for acting out social scenarios with dolls and dollhouses, making them ideal pretend-play toys.