Disney Forky Plush Toy (11") recalled due to choking hazard
- Starting date:
- July 9, 2019
- Posting date:
- July 9, 2019
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Choking Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-70349
Last updated: 2019-07-08
Summary
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Product:
Disney Forky Plush Toy (11") -
Issue:
The "googly" plastic eyes on the toy can detach, posing a choking hazard. -
What to do:
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and return it to any Disney store retail location.
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Affected products
Disney Forky Plush Toy (11")
Product description
This recall involves a Disney Forky Plush Toy (11") with poseable arms, a cream-colour base, and plastic "googly" eyes. The "googly" eyes are comprised of three parts; a white plastic base, a clear plastic dome and a small black plastic disc within the dome, which represents the character's pupil.
UPC: 412301033890
Tracking Code: FAC02486818338 or FAC02486819060
(The tracking code information is included on the sewn in label attached to the base of the toy.)
Hazard identified
Part of the plastic "googly" eyes may detach, creating a hazardous small part, posing a choking hazard to young children.
As of July 2, 2019, the company has received 1 report of an incident in Canada, and no reports of injuries. In the United States, the company has received no reports of incidents, and no reports of injuries.
Number sold
Approximately 651 units of the affected product were sold in Canada and approximately 19,000 were sold in the United States.
Time period sold
The affected products were sold from April 2019 to June 2019.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Distributor
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Disney Store Canada Inc.
Halifax
Nova Scotia
CANADA
- Manufacturer
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Dream International Limited, CO
6/F Tower 1 South Seas Center
75 Mody Road
Tsim Sha TsuiHong Kong
CHINA
What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and return it to any Disney store retail location or consumers can contact Disney store Guest Relations online or via phone.
For additional information, Guests may call the Disney store Guest Relations department at (866) 537-7649 or by email . Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, and Sunday 1:30 PM – 9:00 PM Central Time to speak with a Guest Relations Representative.
Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being re-distributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.