CPSC, Disney Store Announce Recall of Monsters, Inc. Character Plush Dolls

The Boo doll's hair has ponytail holders that could detach, posing a choking hazard for young children.

Recall #: 03035
Affected scope: About 14,500

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The recall includes only the 12-inch Sulley with Boo plush dolls. The Sulley doll is a bl….

CPSC, Disney Store Announce Recall of Monsters, Inc. Character Plush Dolls was recalled and listed by the CPSC in November 21, 2002. Reason: The Boo doll's hair has ponytail holders that could detach, posing a choking hazard for young children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove and discard the two pink ponytail holders and two rub…. Verify recall #03035 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The Boo doll's hair has ponytail holders that could detach, posing a choking hazard for young children..

None
agency class: November 21, 2002
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03035 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 1 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recall includes only the 12-inch Sulley with Boo plush dolls. The Sulley doll is a blue monster with purple spots, a tail and horns. Sulley is holding a Boo doll in his right arm. Boo is a little girl with dark hair and small pink ball ponytail holders and rubber bands. Both are characters in the 2001 animated film, Monsters, Inc. Labels on the Sulley doll read, "Disney Store," "SULLEY W/BOO 12"," and "Made in China."

Reason for recall

The Boo doll's hair has ponytail holders that could detach, posing a choking hazard for young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately remove and discard the two pink ponytail holders and two rubber bands from the Boo doll's hair or return the item to any Disney Store for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	03035
Date reported	November 21, 2002
Date initiated	November 21, 2002
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 14,500
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately remove and discard the two pink ponytail holders and two rubber bands from the Boo doll's hair or re…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The Boo doll's hair has ponytail holders that could detach, posing a choking hazard for young children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately remove and discard the two pink ponytail holders and two rubber bands from the Boo doll's hair or return the item to any Disney Store for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 21, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 03035.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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