Curious George Plush Dolls Recalled By Marvel Toys Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
CPSC recall 08079 · announced November 8, 2007 · Marvel Toys · 175,000 units affected
The product
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
The hazard
Surface paint on the toy's plastic face and construction hat contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Marvel Toys to receive a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Toy and discount department stores nationwide from December 2005 through August 2007 for about $15.
Consumer contact: Disney at 800-328–0476 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, Saturday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 1:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. or for additional information email brandprotection@marvel.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.