CPSC recall · Reported November 8, 2007
Curious George Plush Dolls Recalled By Marvel Toys Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Surface paint on the toy's plastic face and construction hat contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Marvel Toys, of New York, N.y. recalled This recall involves Curious George 12-inch plush dolls with a plastic face. The dolls ar….
Curious George Plush Dolls Recalled By Marvel Toys Due to Risk of Lead Exposure was recalled by Marvel Toys, of New York, N.y. in November 8, 2007. Reason: Surface paint on the toy's plastic face and construction hat contain excessive levels of lead, which violates…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Marvel…. Verify recall #08079 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Marvel Toys, of New York, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-Surface paint on the toy's plastic face and construction hat contain excessive levels of lead, which violates….
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- November 8, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08079 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, 5 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.
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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, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Marvel Toys 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 | 08079 |
| Date reported | November 8, 2007 |
| Date initiated | November 8, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Marvel Toys, of New York, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 175,000 |
| 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 recalled toys away from children and contact Marvel Toys to receive a full refund.
- Check the recall number (08079) 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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