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