CPSC, Pokémon USA Announce Recall of Pokémon Plush Toys
CPSC recall 05222 · announced July 8, 2005 · PokÉmon Usa Inc. Of New York, N.y · 9,200 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The stuffing of the toy may contain tips of sewing needles, which could pose a puncture hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Parents should take these toys away from children immediately and contact Pokémon USA to receive a free replacement toy.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: 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.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact the firm at (949) 955-1030.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.