CPSC recall 03-035, announced November 21, 2002, covers Monsters, Inc. Character Plush Dolls (about 14,500 units). The Boo doll's hair has ponytail holders that could detach, posing a choking hazard for young children. Consumers should immediately remove and discard the two pink ponytail holders and two rubber bands from the Boo doll's hair or return the item to any Disney Store for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 566-3161, or go to www.disneystore.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recall includes only the 12-inch Sulley with Boo plush dolls. The Sulley doll is a blue monster with purple spots, a tail and horns. Sulley is holding a Boo doll in his right arm. Boo is a little girl with dark hair and small pink ball ponytail holders and rubber bands. Both are characters in the 2001 animated film, Monsters, Inc. Labels on the Sulley doll read, "Disney Store," "SULLEY W/BOO 12"," and "Made in China."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The Boo doll's hair has ponytail holders that could detach, posing a choking hazard for young children.
Incidents and injuries
The Disney Store has not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these dolls and is voluntarily recalling them to prevent future incidents.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove and discard the two pink ponytail holders and two rubber bands from the Boo doll's hair or return the item to any Disney Store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- The Disney Store, Inc., headquartered in Glendale, Calif.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 03-035
- Units
- About 14,500
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- The Disney Stores nationwide exclusively sold these plush dolls, from July 2002 through October 2002, for about $20.
- Importer
- The Disney Store, Inc., headquartered in Glendale, Calif.
Monsters, Inc. Character Plush Dolls
CPSC product type: Toy Dolls & Accessories
Recall contact information
For more information, call Disney at (800) 566-3161 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their web site at www.disneystore.com
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