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Archived – Curious George Plush Dolls
- Starting date:
- November 1, 2007
- Posting date:
- November 1, 2007
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Poisoning Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001601
Affected products
Curious George Plush Dolls
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
Hazard identified
Surface paint on the toy's plastic face and construction hat contain excessive levels of lead.
Health Canada has not received reports of illness or injury to Canadians related to the use of the toy.
Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
For more information on the risks and symptoms of lead exposure, visit the following Healthy Canadians page: Reduce your exposure to lead.
Number sold
Approximately 6000 of these toys were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
Sold at toy and department stores nationwide from December 2005 through August 2007.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Importer
-
Grand Toys Ltd.
Dorval
Quebec
CANADA
- Manufacturer
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Marvel Education Co.
New York
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-866-460- 8769
What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children.
Contact Marvel Toys to receive a full refund.
For additional information, contact Marvel Toys at 1-800-352-2064 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site.