CPSC recall · Reported September 28, 2018
Boy Story Recalls Action Dolls Due to Choking Hazard
The joints on the vinyl dolls can break, creating broken pieces that pose a choking hazard to young children.
Mentor International Corp. of Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China recalled This recall involves four styles of Boy Story action dolls. They include the Mason and Bi….
Boy Story Recalls Action Dolls Due to Choking Hazard was recalled by Mentor International Corp. of Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China in September 28, 2018. Reason: The joints on the vinyl dolls can break, creating broken pieces that pose a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled dolls away from children and contact Boy S…. Verify recall #18234 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Mentor International Corp. of Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China issued this CPSC recall-The joints on the vinyl dolls can break, creating broken pieces that pose a choking hazard to young children..
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- agency class
- September 28, 2018
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18234 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
This recall involves four styles of Boy Story action dolls. They include the Mason and Billy Action Dolls, and the Mason and Billy HeForShe Special Edition Action Dolls. The recalled dolls are vinyl and measure 4 inches long by 7 inches wide by 18 inches high. They also came with outfits consisting of a button-up shirt, white t-shirt and jeans. Boy Story LLC is stamped on the left foot of each doll.
Reason for recall
The joints on the vinyl dolls can break, creating broken pieces that pose a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled dolls away from children and contact Boy Story LLC for instructions on how to receive a full refund of the purchase price.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18234 |
| Date reported | September 28, 2018 |
| Date initiated | September 28, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Mentor International Corp. of Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China |
| Affected scope | About 8,500 (in addition, about 40 were sold 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 take the recalled dolls away from children and contact Boy Story LLC for instructions on how to rece…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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