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CPSC, Pokémon USA Announce Recall of Pokémon Plush Toys

U.S. CPSCInjuriesJul 8, 2005
Recalled Toys
Recalled Toys

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

Hazard

The stuffing of the toy may contain tips of sewing needles, which could pose a puncture hazard.

Remedy

Parents should take these toys away from children immediately and contact Pokémon USA to receive a free replacement toy.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The recall involves 10 "Pokédoll" plush toy characters including Pikachu, Minun, Plusle, Skitty, Evee, Munchlax, Mew, Ho-Oh, and Lugia. Pikachu comes in a 12-inch and a 6-inch tall version. All of the other characters are approximately 6 inches tall. They have a sewn-in label that reads: "Pokémon Center ©2005 Pokémon /Nintendo /Creatures/ GAME FREAK" on one side and "2005 MADE IN CHINA" on the other.

Sold on

Nintendo World, 10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, and on the firm's Web site from April 2005 through June 2005 for between $8 and $20. The PokéDoll plush toys were also given away as promotions by Nintendo of America Inc. at the E3 Conference in Los Angeles in May 2005.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact the firm at (949) 955-1030.

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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