CPSCNovember 8, 2007

Curious George Plush Dolls Recalled By Marvel Toys Due: Lead

Curious George Plush Dolls Recalled By Marvel Toys Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Why was Curious George Plush Dolls Recalled By Marvel Toys Due recalled?

Surface paint on the toy's plastic face and construction hat contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Marvel Toys to receive a full refund. 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 [email protected]

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 lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

UPC: 883199902467, 883199902474, 883199902511, 883199902535

Product
Curious George Plush Dolls
Company
Marvel Toys, of New York, N.Y.
Quantity
About 175,000
Sold at
Toy and discount department stores nationwide from December 2005 through August 2007 for about $15.
Recall date
November 8, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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

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