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CPSC, TOMY Company Announce Recall of Pokémon Plush Toys

U.S. CPSCInjuriesAug 6, 2004
Recalled Jirachi Medium Plush, #2714 - measures about 9 inches tall; it is pale blue with a yellow star-shaped head and three turquoise strips of fabric
Recalled Jirachi Medium Plush, #2714 - measures about 9 inches tall; it is pale blue with a yellow star-shaped head and three turquoise strips of fabric
Recalled Charizard Medium Plush, #2951 - measures about 8 inches tall and is about 9 inches long; it is orange with a yellow stomach, and blue inside its wings
Recalled Charizard Medium Plush, #2951 - measures about 8 inches tall and is about 9 inches long; it is orange with a yellow stomach, and blue inside its wings
Recalled Venusaur Medium Plush, #2952 - measures about 6 inches tall and 7 inches long; it is turquoise with a pink flower on its back with green leaves
Recalled Venusaur Medium Plush, #2952 - measures about 6 inches tall and 7 inches long; it is turquoise with a pink flower on its back with green leaves
Recalled Blastoise Medium Plush, #2953 - measures about 8 inches tall and is 6½ inches wide; it is light blue with a cream stomach and a brown shell
Recalled Blastoise Medium Plush, #2953 - measures about 8 inches tall and is 6½ inches wide; it is light blue with a cream stomach and a brown shell
Recalled Treecko Plush Keychain, #2643 - measures about 5½ inches long; it is light green with dark green tails, and a red stomach
Recalled Treecko Plush Keychain, #2643 - measures about 5½ inches long; it is light green with dark green tails, and a red stomach
Recalled Mudkip Plush Keychain, #2644 - measures about 4 inches tall and 4 inches long; it is dark blue with a light blue stomach and tail and orange cheeks
Recalled Mudkip Plush Keychain, #2644 - measures about 4 inches tall and 4 inches long; it is dark blue with a light blue stomach and tail and orange cheeks

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

Tips of sewing needles have been found in the stuffing, posing a puncture hazard.

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.

Product 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.

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

Call TOMY Company at (800) 691-8055 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.tommy.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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