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

U.S. CPSCInjuriesAug 20, 2009
Recalled Hungry Figure
Recalled Hungry Figure

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Hazard

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

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.

Product 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.

Sold on

Weight Watchers between April 2009 and July 2009 for between $4 and $7.

Contact the company

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

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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