Weight Watchers Recalls Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets Due to Puncture Hazard
USWeight Watchers Recalls Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets Due to Puncture Hazard
Recalling Firm: Shanghai Oriland Toys Co. Ltd, of China
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures, posing a puncture hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets have orange plush exteriors. The Hungry Figure is about 6 inches long and the Hungry Magnet is about 4 inches long.
Affected Products
Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Weight-Watchers-Recalls-Plush-Hungry-Figures-and-Magnets-Due-to-Puncture-Hazard |
| Title | Weight Watchers Recalls Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets Due to Puncture Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/6327f446d6b44bf6982a9f533237e444.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Hungry Figure |
| Hazards › Name | Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures, posing a puncture hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Weight Watchers has received two reports from company employees of a sewing needle being found in two Hungry Figures. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets |
| Products › Type | Toy Figures |
| Products › Category I D | 2192 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 420,000 in the United States and 25,000 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 5473 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets and return them to Weight Watchers to receive a full refund or a credit towards the purchase of another product. |
| Retailers › Name | Weight Watchers between April 2009 and July 2009 for between $4 and $7. |
| Recall Date | 2009-08-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | The Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets have orange plush exteriors. The Hungry Figure is about 6 inches long and the Hungry Magnet is about 4 inches long. |
| Distributors › Name | Weight Watchers Intl., of New York, N.Y. |
| Recall Number | 09318 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Shanghai Oriland Toys Co. Ltd, of China |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2009/12744r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Weight Watchers toll-free at (866) 288-3891 between 8:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.weightwatchers.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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