WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Dollar Tree Stores Inc (DLTR.O: Quote, Profile, Research) recalled about 300,000 stuffed animals because they contain small parts that could be a choking hazard for young children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Monday.

The recalled Cuddly Cousins Plush Insect Toys include a lady bug, bumblebee, caterpillar, snail and two butterflies, the safety agency said in a statement. They were sold for $1 each from March 2007 through December.

The Chinese-made toys should be taken away from children and returned to the store for a refund, the agency said.

(Reporting by Julie Vorman; Editing by Lisa Von Ahn)