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Curious George Plush Dolls Recalled By Marvel Toys Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Reported: November 8, 2007 Initiated: November 8, 2007 #08079

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

Reason for Recall

Surface paint on the toy's plastic face and construction hat contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Marvel Toys to receive a full refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 175,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Curious-George-Plush-Dolls-Recalled-By-Marvel-Toys-Due-to-Risk-of-Lead-Exposure

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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. Recalled by Marvel Toys, of New York, N.Y.. Units affected: About 175,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Surface paint on the toy's plastic face and construction hat contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Marvel Toys to receive a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 8, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08079.

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