This is a press release from the
Consumer Product Safety Commission
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Chariot Victor
Publishing, of Colorado Springs, Colo., is recalling about 44,000 VeggieTales' Dave and the Giant Pickle playsets. Six of the
character figurines have plastic plugs in their base that can come out, presenting a small parts choking hazard for young children.
The French Peas figurine also poses a choking hazard because of its size and shape.
CPSC and Chariot Victor Publishing are aware of one report of a 2-year-old child found with a plug from the playset in his
mouth. No injuries have been reported. VeggieTales' Dave and the Giant Pickle playsets contain 10 figurines based on the
"Dave and The Giant Pickle!" video. They include asparagus, peas, a grape, gourds and a pickle. The set also includes two
sheep and tents. The figurines were sold in a mostly blue box showing scenes from the animated video. The product number
SPCN 9834501358 is under the UPC code on the back of the box.
Major Christian bookstores and catalog companies sold these playsets nationwide from September 1998 through February
1999 for about $20.
Consumers should immediately take the figurines with plugs in their base and the French Peas figurine away from children, and
return them to Chariot Victor Publishing for free replacement figurines. The company also will reimburse consumers postage
charges for returning their figurines. For more information, call Chariot Victor Publishing at (800) 743-2514 between 7 a.m.
and 6 p.m. CST Monday through Friday. Consumers also can write to the company at: Chariot Victor Publishing, 4050 Lee
Vance View, Colorado Springs, CO 80918.
