CPSCAugust 20, 2009

Weight Watchers Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets recall: Puncture Hazard

Weight Watchers Recalls Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets Due to Puncture Hazard

Why was Weight Watchers Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets recalled?

Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures, posing a puncture hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

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. 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

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
Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets
Company
Shanghai Oriland Toys Co. Ltd, of China, Weight Watchers Intl., of New York, N.Y.
Quantity
About 420,000 in the United States and 25,000 in Canada
Sold at
Weight Watchers between April 2009 and July 2009 for between $4 and $7.
Recall date
August 20, 2009
Incidents / injuries
Weight Watchers has received two reports from company employees of a sewing needle being found in two Hungry Figures. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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