CPSC recall · Reported January 24, 2003
CPSC, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Announce Recall of Woody Dolls
The Woody doll's clothing has buttons that can detach, posing a choking hazard for young children.
The CPSC recalled The recalled doll is a cowboy named Woody, a character in the animated films Toy Story an….
CPSC, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Announce Recall of Woody Dolls was recalled and listed by the CPSC in January 24, 2003. Reason: The Woody doll's clothing has buttons that can detach, posing a choking hazard for young children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the doll away from children and contact Walt Disney Par…. Verify recall #03098 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The Woody doll's clothing has buttons that can detach, posing a choking hazard for young children..
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- agency class
- January 24, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03098 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.
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Product description
The recalled doll is a cowboy named Woody, a character in the animated films Toy Story and Toy Story II. The Woody doll is a soft-bodied doll with soft plastic head, hands, boots and hat; wearing blue jeans a red/yellow-checked shirt, a black/white-spotted vest with a sheriff's badge, a red-patterned bandana, and is 13 inches tall. A label sewn into the left side seam of the doll reads, "WALT DISNEY WORLD®" on one side and "©DISNEY, ALL NEW MATERIALS, POLYESTER FIBERS," several State license numbers, and "WALT DISNEY ATTRACTIONS, LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL, PRODUCT OF CHINA" on the other side. Only the Woody dolls described above are included in the recall. Additionally, the talking versions of the Woody doll are not part of this recall.
Reason for recall
The Woody doll's clothing has buttons that can detach, posing a choking hazard for young children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the doll away from children and contact Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to receive a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03098 |
| Date reported | January 24, 2003 |
| Date initiated | January 24, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 40,000 |
| 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 take the doll away from children and contact Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to receive a full refund.
- Check the recall number (03098) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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