Douglas Recalls Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-05-17). Hazards: choking. About 25,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17155 |
| Published | 2017-05-17 |
| Last updated | 2017-05-17 |
| Products | Plush toys |
| Firm named in the title | Douglas |
| Firms | Douglas Company Inc., of Keene, N.H. (manufacturer); Douglas Company Inc., of Keene, N.H. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 25,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace |
| Sold | Specialty toy and gift stores nationwide from July 2014 to April 2017 for about $20. Also distributed by UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation (UHCCF) to various individuals and organizations. |
Description
This recall involves the Oliver™ the Bear, Chewie™ the English Bulldog, and Charlotte™ the Fox model plush toys. Oliver the Bear is a brown and tan stuffed bear, with a blue t-shirt that reads "Oliver the Bear" and a red, removable cape. Chewie is a stuffed, brown and white English Bulldog with a blue patch sewn on the chest that reads "Chewie." Charlotte is a stuffed, brown, black and white Fox with removable blue cape. Each of these toys has a sewn-in label with the words "DOUGLAS® the cuddle toy."
Hazard
The plastic eyes on the plush toys can detach, posing a choking hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled plush toys away from young children and contact the firm to receive a free replacement product or a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Douglas has received two reports of the plastic eyes detaching or loosening. No injuries have been reported.
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