Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 2004-08-06T00:00:00
Product: Pokémon plush dolls, beanbags, and key chains
Company: Pokémon Center NY, 10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City and on the firm's Web site 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.
Hazard: Tips of sewing needles have been found in the stuffing, posing a puncture hazard.
Description: The recall involves 13 plush Pokémon characters. 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.
Remedy: Parents should take these toys away from children immediately and contact TOMY Company for information on receiving a refund or free replacement toy.
Incidents / Injuries: None reported.
Recall Number: 04195
Product Type: Toys / Play Products
Hazard Type: Other Safety Hazard