CPSC, Disney Store Announce Recall of Monsters, Inc. Character Plush Dolls
CPSC recall 03035 · announced November 21, 2002 · The Disney Store, Inc., Headquartered In Glendale, Calif · 14,500 units affected
The product
The recall includes only the 12-inch Sulley with Boo plush dolls. The Sulley doll is a blue monster with purple spots, a tail and horns. Sulley is holding a Boo doll in his right arm. Boo is a little girl with dark hair and small pink ball ponytail holders and rubber bands. Both are characters in the 2001 animated film, Monsters, Inc. Labels on the Sulley doll read, "Disney Store," "SULLEY W/BOO 12"," and "Made in China."
The hazard
The Boo doll's hair has ponytail holders that could detach, posing a choking hazard for young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately remove and discard the two pink ponytail holders and two rubber bands from the Boo doll's hair or return the item to any Disney Store for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The Disney Store has not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these dolls and is voluntarily recalling them to prevent future incidents.
Sold at: The Disney Stores nationwide exclusively sold these plush dolls, from July 2002 through October 2002, for about $20.
Consumer contact: For more information, call Disney at (800) 566-3161 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their web site at www.disneystore.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.