Weight Watchers Recalls Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets Due to Puncture Hazard
CPSC recall 09318 · announced August 20, 2009 · Shanghai Oriland Toys Co · 420,000 units affected
The product
The Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets have orange plush exteriors. The Hungry Figure is about 6 inches long and the Hungry Magnet is about 4 inches long.
The hazard
Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures, posing a puncture hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets and return them to Weight Watchers to receive a full refund or a credit towards the purchase of another product.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Weight Watchers has received two reports from company employees of a sewing needle being found in two Hungry Figures. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Weight Watchers between April 2009 and July 2009 for between $4 and $7.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Weight Watchers toll-free at (866) 288-3891 between 8:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.weightwatchers.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.