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Weight Watchers Recalls Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets Due to Puncture Hazard

  • Recalled Hungry Figure/Magnet
Name of Product:
Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets
Hazard:

Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures, posing a puncture hazard to consumers.

Remedy:
Refund
Replace
Recall Date:
August 20, 2009
Units:

About 420,000 in the United States and 25,000 in Canada

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Weight Watchers toll-free at (866) 288-3891 between 8:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.weightwatchers.com.

Recall Details

Description:

The Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets have orange plush exteriors. The Hungry Figure is about 6 inches long and the Hungry Magnet is about 4 inches long.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets and return them to Weight Watchers to receive a full refund or a credit towards the purchase of another product.

Incidents/Injuries:

Weight Watchers has received two reports from company employees of a sewing needle being found in two Hungry Figures. No injuries have been reported.

Sold Exclusively At:
Weight Watchers between April 2009 and July 2009 for between $4 and $7.
Manufacturer(s):
Shanghai Oriland Toys Co. Ltd, of China
Distributor(s):
Weight Watchers Intl., of New York, N.Y.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
09-318

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