Curious George Plush Dolls Recalled By Marvel Toys Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-11-08). Hazards: lead, non compliance. About 175,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08079 |
| Published | 2007-11-08 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Toy Dolls & Accessories |
| Products | Curious George Plush Dolls |
| Firms | Marvel Toys, of New York, N.Y. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 175,000 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00883199902467, 00883199902474, 00883199902511, 00883199902535 |
| Hazard classes | lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Toy and discount department stores nationwide from December 2005 through August 2007 for about $15. |
Description
This recall involves Curious George 12-inch plush dolls with a plastic face. The dolls are dressed to represent five various themes: birthday, fireman, sweet dreams, tool time and tool time with a soft face. The plush dolls were sold with a Curious George storybook or activity book. The following product and SKU numbers are printed on the packaging. Birthday 90253/ 8-83199-90253-5 Fireman 90246/ 8-83199-90246-7 Sweet Dreams 90247/ 8-83199-90247-4 Tool Time 90251/ 8-83199-90251-1 Tool Time (soft face) 90251/ 8-83199-90251-1
Hazard
Surface paint on the toy's plastic face and construction hat contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Marvel Toys to receive a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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