Tips of sewing needles have been found in the stuffing, posing a puncture hazard.
7,845
Call TOMY Company at (800) 691-8055 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), TOMY Company and Pokémon Center NY, of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 7,400 Pokémon plush dolls, beanbags, and key chains. Tips of sewing needles have been found in the stuffing posing a puncture hazard.
Name of product: Pokémon plush dolls, beanbags, and key chains
Units: 7,845
Retailer: Pokémon Center NY, of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: Tips of sewing needles have been found in the stuffing, posing a puncture hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall involves 13 plush Pokémon characters. They are described above with their photo*. All recalled toys have a sewn-in label reading "TOMY." There also is a production code on the toy's label that begins with a letter and is followed by two numbers. The following production codes are included in the recall: A04, B04, C04, D03, D04, E03, E04, F03, F04, G03, G04, H03, I03, J03, K03, and L03. Any production code containing an "S" is not part of this recall.
*Not pictured:
- Recalled Plush Bean Bag Torchic, #3084 - measures about 6-1/2 inches tall; it is bright orange with lighter orange on its head and wings.
- Recalled Kyogre Large Plush, #2883 - measures about 5 inches tall, 15 inches long, and 2-1/2 inches wide; it is dark blue with red highlights and white accents and a white neck.
Sold at: Pokémon Center NY, 10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City and on the firm's website at www.pokemoncenter.com nationwide from January 2004 through August 2004 for between $4.99 and $34.95. A limited number were given away as a promotional item.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Parents should take these toys away from children immediately and contact TOMY Company for information on receiving a refund or free replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: Call TOMY Company at (800) 691-8055 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Parents should take these toys away from children immediately and contact TOMY Company for information on receiving a refund or free replacement toy.
None reported.
Pokémon Center NY, of New York, N.Y.
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