CPSCGeneral Alert

CPSC, TOMY Company Announce Recall of Pokémon Plush Toys

Name: CPSC, TOMY Company Announce Recall of Pokémon Plush Toys
Brand: CPSC
SKU: CPSC-04195
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: August 6, 2004Recall ID: 04195Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Tips of sewing needles have been found in the stuffing, posing a puncture hazard.

Product Description & Identification

The recall involves 13 plush Pokémon characters. All recalled toys have a sewn-in label reading "TOMY." There also is a production code on the toy's label that begins with a letter and is followed by two numbers. The following production codes are included in the recall: A04, B04, C04, D03, D04, E03, E04, F03, F04, G03, G04, H03, I03, J03, K03, and L03. Any production code containing an "S" is not part of this recall.

Affected Products

Pokémon plush dolls, beanbags, and key chains

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-TOMY-Company-Announce-Recall-of-Pokemon-Plush-Toys-
Title	CPSC, TOMY Company Announce Recall of Pokémon Plush Toys
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Jirachi.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Jirachi Medium Plush, #2714 - measures about 9 inches tall; it is pale blue with a yellow star-shaped head and three turquoise strips of fabric
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Charizard.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled Charizard Medium Plush, #2951 - measures about 8 inches tall and is about 9 inches long; it is orange with a yellow stomach, and blue inside its wings
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Venusaur.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Recalled Venusaur Medium Plush, #2952 - measures about 6 inches tall and 7 inches long; it is turquoise with a pink flower on its back with green leaves
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Blastoise.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	Recalled Blastoise Medium Plush, #2953 - measures about 8 inches tall and is 6½ inches wide; it is light blue with a cream stomach and a brown shell
Images › 5 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Treecko.jpg
Images › 5 › Caption	Recalled Treecko Plush Keychain, #2643 - measures about 5½ inches long; it is light green with dark green tails, and a red stomach
Images › 6 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Mudkip.jpg
Images › 6 › Caption	Recalled Mudkip Plush Keychain, #2644 - measures about 4 inches tall and 4 inches long; it is dark blue with a light blue stomach and tail and orange cheeks
Images › 7 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Torchic.jpg
Images › 7 › Caption	Recalled Torchic Plush Keychain, #2645 - measures about 4 inches long; it is bright orange with lighter orange on its head and wings
Images › 8 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Plusle-Minun.jpg
Images › 8 › Caption	Recalled Plusle/Minun Plush set, #2960 - each measures about 8½ inches tall, both are cream colored, one with red ears, cheeks, and tail, and the other has blue ears, cheeks, and tail
Images › 9 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Plush-Bean-Bag-Torchic.jpg
Images › 9 › Caption	Recalled Plush Bean Bag Torchic, #3084 – measures about 6½ inches tall; it is bright orange with lighter orange on its head and wings
Images › 10 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Treecko-bean-bag.jpg
Images › 10 › Caption	Recalled Plush Bean Bag Treecko, #3085 - measures about 8½ inches long; it is light green with dark green tails, and a red stomach
Images › 11 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Kyogre-Large-Plush.jpg
Images › 11 › Caption	Recalled Kyogre Large Plush, #2883 – measures about 5 inches tall, 15 inches long, and 21½ inches wide; it is dark blue with red highlights and white accents and a white neck
Images › 12 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Groudon.jpg
Images › 12 › Caption	Recalled Groudon Large Plush, #2882 - measures about 12 inches tall, 16 inches long, and 9 inches wide; it is red with black highlights, white claws, and a gray stomach
Images › 13 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Mudkip-bean-bag.jpg
Images › 13 › Caption	Recalled Plush Bean Bag Mudkip, #3087 - measures about 5 inches tall and 6 inches long; it is dark blue with a light blue stomach and tail and orange cheeks
Hazards › Name	Tips of sewing needles have been found in the stuffing, posing a puncture hazard.
Injuries › Name	None reported.
Products › Name	Pokémon plush dolls, beanbags, and key chains
Products › Type	Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Products › Category I D	2182
Products › Number Of Units	7,845
Recall I D	2666
Remedies › Name	Parents should take these toys away from children immediately and contact TOMY Company for information on receiving a refund or free replacement toy.
Retailers › Name	Pokémon Center NY, 10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City and on the firm's Web site at www.pokemoncenter.com nationwide, from January 2004 through August 2004, for between $4.99 and $34.95. A limited number were given away as a promotional item.
Recall Date	2004-08-06T00:00:00
Description	The recall involves 13 plush Pokémon characters. All recalled toys have a sewn-in label reading "TOMY." There also is a production code on the toy's label that begins with a letter and is followed by two numbers. The following production codes are included in the recall: A04, B04, C04, D03, D04, E03, E04, F03, F04, G03, G04, H03, I03, J03, K03, and L03. Any production code containing an "S" is not part of this recall.
Distributors › Name	Pokémon Center NY, of New York, N.Y.
Recall Number	04195
Consumer Contact	Call TOMY Company at (800) 691-8055 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.tommy.com
Last Publish Date	2025-03-10T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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