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Curious George Plush Dolls Recalled By Marvel Toys Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Name: Curious George Plush Dolls Recalled By Marvel Toys Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Brand: Marvel Toys, of New York, N.Y.
SKU: CPSC-08079
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: November 8, 2007Recall ID: 08079Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Surface paint on the toy's plastic face and construction hat contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

Product Description & Identification

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

Affected Products

Curious George Plush Dolls

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Curious-George-Plush-Dolls-Recalled-By-Marvel-Toys-Due-to-Risk-of-Lead-Exposure
Title	Curious George Plush Dolls Recalled By Marvel Toys Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/5a6ecfbe3ef441f6a362b2bf62b37147.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Curious George Tool Time Doll
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c0e66361e53241ff95492c5ef9ef9c0c.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled Curious George Birthday Doll
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1bba64b5f0b249a5add75fbd4a151039.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Recalled Curious George Tool Time (soft face) Doll
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/65967dd4b6d643ffa999d487a21c31e3.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	Recalled Curious George Sweet Dreams Doll
Images › 5 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9d6711c52a4d44fdbb7fbd1a6bf0903f.jpg
Images › 5 › Caption	Recalled Curious George Fireman Doll
Hazards › Name	Surface paint on the toy's plastic face and construction hat contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Injuries › Name	None reported.
Products › Name	Curious George Plush Dolls
Products › Type	Toy Dolls & Accessories
Products › Category I D	2191
Products › Number Of Units	About 175,000
Recall I D	4089
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Marvel Toys to receive a full refund.
Retailers › Name	Toy and discount department stores nationwide from December 2005 through August 2007 for about $15.
Recall Date	2007-11-08T00:00:00
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
Product U P Cs › 1 › U P C	883199902467
Product U P Cs › 2 › U P C	883199902474
Product U P Cs › 3 › U P C	883199902511
Product U P Cs › 4 › U P C	883199902535
Recall Number	08079
Manufacturers › Name	Marvel Toys, of New York, N.Y.
Consumer Contact	Disney at 800-328–0476 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, Saturday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 1:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. or for additional information email brandprotection@marvel.com
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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Recalling FirmMarvel Toys, of New York, N.Y.

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Caution (Class III)

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