CPSC, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Announce Recall of Woody Dolls
CPSC recall 03098 · announced January 24, 2003 · Walt Disney Parks And Resorts · 40,000 units affected
The product
The recalled doll is a cowboy named Woody, a character in the animated films Toy Story and Toy Story II. The Woody doll is a soft-bodied doll with soft plastic head, hands, boots and hat; wearing blue jeans a red/yellow-checked shirt, a black/white-spotted vest with a sheriff's badge, a red-patterned bandana, and is 13 inches tall. A label sewn into the left side seam of the doll reads, "WALT DISNEY WORLD®" on one side and "©DISNEY, ALL NEW MATERIALS, POLYESTER FIBERS," several State license numbers, and "WALT DISNEY ATTRACTIONS, LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL, PRODUCT OF CHINA" on the other side. Only the Woody dolls described above are included in the recall. Additionally, the talking versions of the Woody doll are not part of this recall.
The hazard
The Woody doll's clothing has buttons that can detach, posing a choking hazard for young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the doll away from children and contact Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to receive a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has received one report of a child removing a button from the Woody doll. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: These recalled soft dolls were sold from January 2000 through January 2003 for about $12.
Consumer contact: For more information, please contact Walt Disney Parks and Resorts at (866) 228-3664 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit our web site www.waltdisneyworld.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.