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Parker Squared Recalls Shepherd Boy Plush Toys with Wire Shepherd's Staff Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)

Official CPSC recall 21-728, dated Mar 18, 2021.

Last checked against CPSC data on Oct 15, 2026, 7:03 PM ET.

Status: Recall found CPSC

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Hazard (from the official notice)

The metal wire in the shepherd's staff can become exposed, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy (from the official notice)

Consumers should immediately discard the toy's wire staff and contact The Shepherd's Treasure for a full refund of the value of the Shepherd Boy Plush Toy in the form of a gift certificate.

Hazard (from the official notice)

The metal wire in the shepherd's staff can become exposed, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy (from the official notice)

Consumers should immediately discard the toy's wire staff and contact The Shepherd's Treasure for a full refund of the value of the Shepherd Boy Plush Toy in the form of a gift certificate. Consumers can continue to use the plush toy without the shepherd's staff. The Shepherd's Treasure is contacting all purchasers directly.

Description (from the official notice)

This recall involves the Shepherd Boy plush toy that holds a shepherd's staff. The toy measures 12 inches tall. The staff is wrapped in fabric. The shepherd boy toy is clothed in white with a red vest, a green sash and has sandals, a sewn on face and orange yarn hair.

Remedy options (from the official notice)

Refund

Incidents and injuries (from the official notice)

The firm has received 12 reports of the shepherd's staff fabric unwrapping and exposing the metal wire with one report of a sharp edge. No injuries have been reported.

Where it was sold (from the official notice)

Online at TheShepherdsTreasure.com and on Amazon.com from November 2020 through January 2021 for about $16.

Consumer contact (from the official notice)

The Shepherd's Treasure toll-free at 844-310-2229 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, by email at recall@theshepherdstreasure.com, or online at TheShepherdsTreasure.com and click on "Recall" for more information.

Hazard and remedy text is shown word for word from the official notice.

Recalled Shepherd Boy Plush Toy with Removable Staff

Questions About This Recall

What is the hazard in the official notice?

The metal wire in the shepherd's staff can become exposed, posing a laceration hazard.

What does the official notice say to do?

Consumers should immediately discard the toy's wire staff and contact The Shepherd's Treasure for a full refund of the value of the Shepherd Boy Plush Toy in the form of a gift certificate. Consumers can continue to use the plush toy without the shepherd's staff. The Shepherd's Treasure is contacting all purchasers directly.

Where is the official notice?

The CPSC notice is linked on this page. Compare the brand, model, and date on your label with that notice.

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