CPSCJuly 8, 2005

CPSC, Pokémon USA Announce Recall of Pokémon Plush Toys

CPSC, Pokémon USA Announce Recall of Pokémon Plush Toys

Why was CPSC, Pokémon USA Announce Recall of Pokémon Plush Toys recalled?

The stuffing of the toy may contain tips of sewing needles, which could pose a puncture hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Parents should take these toys away from children immediately and contact Pokémon USA to receive a free replacement toy. Contact: For additional information, contact the firm at (949) 955-1030.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Pokémon Plush Toys
Company
Pokémon USA Inc. of New York, N.Y.
Quantity
About 9,200
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.
Recall date
July 8, 2005
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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