Weight Watchers Recalls Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets Due to Puncture Hazard

Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures, posing a puncture hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 09318
Affected scope: About 420,000 in the United States and 25,000 in Canada

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

Shanghai Oriland Toys Co. Ltd, of China recalled The Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets have orange plush exteriors. The Hungry Figure is a….

Weight Watchers Recalls Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets Due to Puncture Hazard was recalled by Shanghai Oriland Toys Co. Ltd, of China in August 20, 2009. Reason: Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures, posing a puncture hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets an…. Verify recall #09318 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Shanghai Oriland Toys Co. Ltd, of China issued this CPSC recall-Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures, posing a puncture hazard to consumers..

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agency class: August 20, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09318 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, 6 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 Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets have orange plush exteriors. The Hungry Figure is about 6 inches long and the Hungry Magnet is about 4 inches long.

Reason for recall

Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures, posing a puncture hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets and return them to Weight Watchers to receive a full refund or a credit towards the purchase of another product.

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	09318
Date reported	August 20, 2009
Date initiated	August 20, 2009
Recalling firm	Shanghai Oriland Toys Co. Ltd, of China
Affected scope	About 420,000 in the United States and 25,000 in Canada
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 stop using the recalled Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets and return them to Weight Watchers to rece…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

The Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets have orange plush exteriors. The Hungry Figure is about 6 inches long and the Hungry Magnet is about 4 inches long.. Recalled by Shanghai Oriland Toys Co. Ltd, of China. Units affected: About 420,000 in the United States and 25,000 in Canada.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures, posing a puncture hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets and return them to Weight Watchers to receive a full refund or a credit towards the purchase of another product.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 20, 2009. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09318.

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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