Pokémon USA Recall of Pokémon Plush Toys

Pokémon Plush Toys

Date of Recall

2005-07-08

CPSC Release Number

05-222

Manufactured In

China

Company Phone Number

(949) 955-1030

Units

About 9,200

Importer

Pokémon USA Inc. of New York, N.Y.

Sold By

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.

Problem/Hazard

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

Injuries/Incidents

None reported.

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.

Remedy

Parents should take these toys away from children immediately and contact Pokémon USA to receive a free replacement toy.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact the firm at (949) 955-1030.

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