CPSC, Disney Store Announce Recall of Monsters, Inc. Character Plush Dolls
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-11-21). Hazards: choking. About 14,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03035 |
| Published | 2002-11-21 |
| Last updated | 2025-05-05 |
| Product category | Toy Dolls & Accessories |
| Products | Monsters, Inc. Character Plush Dolls |
| Firm named in the title | Disney Store |
| Firms | The Disney Store, Inc., headquartered in Glendale, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 14,500 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund, dispose |
| Sold | The Disney Stores nationwide exclusively sold these plush dolls, from July 2002 through October 2002, for about $20. |
Description
The recall includes only the 12-inch Sulley with Boo plush dolls. The Sulley doll is a blue monster with purple spots, a tail and horns. Sulley is holding a Boo doll in his right arm. Boo is a little girl with dark hair and small pink ball ponytail holders and rubber bands. Both are characters in the 2001 animated film, Monsters, Inc. Labels on the Sulley doll read, "Disney Store," "SULLEY W/BOO 12"," and "Made in China."
Hazard
The Boo doll's hair has ponytail holders that could detach, posing a choking hazard for young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove and discard the two pink ponytail holders and two rubber bands from the Boo doll's hair or return the item to any Disney Store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The Disney Store has not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these dolls and is voluntarily recalling them to prevent future incidents.
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