The Recalls Just Keep Coming
November 9, 2007 5:16 am RecallsA recent example of a recall involving paint and China.
Name of Product: Curious George Plush Dolls
Units: About 175,000
Manufacturer: Marvel Toys, of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: Surface paint on the toy’s plastic face and construction hat contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves Curious George 12-inch plush dolls with a plastic face. The dolls are dressed to represent five various themes: birthday, fireman, sweet dreams, tool time and tool time with a soft face. The plush dolls were sold with a Curious George storybook or activity book. The following product and SKU numbers are printed on the packaging.
Birthday : 90253/ 8-83199-90253-5
Fireman : 90246/ 8-83199-90246-7
Sweet Dreams : 90247/ 8-83199-90247-4
Tool Time : 90251/ 8-83199-90251-1
Tool Time (soft face) : 90251/ 8-83199-90251-1
Sold at: Toy and discount department stores nationwide from December 2005 through August 2007 for about $15.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Marvel Toys to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Marvel Toys at (800) 352-2064 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.regcen.com/curiousgeorge
To see this recall on the U.S. Government’s CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: the CPSC site.
