CPSC recall 03-098, announced January 24, 2003, covers Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Disney Woody Doll (about 40,000 units). The Woody doll's clothing has buttons that can detach, posing a choking hazard for young children. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately take the doll away from children and contact Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to receive a full refund. Recall contact: call (866) 228-3664, or go to www.waltdisneyworld.com.
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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.
A label sewn into the left side seam of the doll reads, "WALT DISNEY WORLD®" on one side and "©DISNEY, ALL NEW MATERIALS, POLYESTER FIBERS," several State license numbers, and "WALT DISNEY ATTRACTIONS, LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL, PRODUCT OF CHINA" on the other side.
Which products are included?
The recalled doll is a cowboy named Woody, a character in the animated films Toy Story and Toy Story II. The Woody doll is a soft-bodied doll with soft plastic head, hands, boots and hat; wearing blue jeans a red/yellow-checked shirt, a black/white-spotted vest with a sheriff's badge, a red-patterned bandana, and is 13 inches tall. A label sewn into the left side seam of the doll reads, "WALT DISNEY WORLD®" on one side and "©DISNEY, ALL NEW MATERIALS, POLYESTER FIBERS," several State license numbers, and "WALT DISNEY ATTRACTIONS, LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL, PRODUCT OF CHINA" on the other side. Only the Woody dolls described above are included in the recall. Additionally, the talking versions of the Woody doll are not part of this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The Woody doll's clothing has buttons that can detach, posing a choking hazard for young children.
Incidents and injuries
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has received one report of a child removing a button from the Woody doll. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the doll away from children and contact Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to receive a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 03-098
- Units
- About 40,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- These recalled soft dolls were sold from January 2000 through January 2003 for about $12.
- Importer
- Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, of Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Disney Woody Doll
CPSC product type: Toy Dolls & Accessories
Recall contact information
For more information, please contact Walt Disney Parks and Resorts at (866) 228-3664 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit our web site www.waltdisneyworld.com
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