Boy Story Recalls Action Dolls Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-09-28). Hazards: choking. About 8,500 units in the US and 40 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18234 |
| Published | 2018-09-28 |
| Last updated | 2018-09-28 |
| Products | Mason & Billy action dolls and Mason & Billy HeForShe special edition action dolls |
| Firm named in the title | Boy Story |
| Firms | Mentor International Corp. of Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China (manufacturer); Boy Story LLC, of Tampa, Fla. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 8,500 |
| Units (Canada) | 40 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Online at www.biddleandbop.com and small retailers from December 2016 through May 2018 for about $100. |
Description
This recall involves four styles of Boy Story action dolls. They include the Mason and Billy Action Dolls, and the Mason and Billy HeForShe Special Edition Action Dolls. The recalled dolls are vinyl and measure 4 inches long by 7 inches wide by 18 inches high. They also came with outfits consisting of a button-up shirt, white t-shirt and jeans. Boy Story LLC is stamped on the left foot of each doll.
Hazard
The joints on the vinyl dolls can break, creating broken pieces that pose a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled dolls away from children and contact Boy Story LLC for instructions on how to receive a full refund of the purchase price.
Incidents and injuries
Boy Story has received about 32 reports of the vinyl breaking on the joints. No injuries have been reported.
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