CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, TOMY Company Announce Recall of Pokémon Plush Toys
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 |