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Douglas Recalls Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard

  • Chewie the English Bulldog
  • Oliver the Bear
  • Charlotte the Fox
Name of Product:
Plush toys
Hazard:

The plastic eyes on the plush toys can detach, posing a choking hazard.

Remedy:
Refund
Replace
Recall Date:
May 17, 2017
Units:
About 25,000
Consumer Contact

Douglas at 800-276-4029 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.douglastoys.com and click on Product Recall for more information.

Recall Details

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.”

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/Injuries:

Douglas has received two reports of the plastic eyes detaching or loosening. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
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.
Manufacturer(s):
Douglas Company Inc., of Keene, N.H.
Importer(s):

Douglas Company Inc., of Keene, N.H.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
17-155
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