CPSC recall 08-079, announced November 8, 2007, covers Marvel Toys Curious George Plush Dolls (about 175,000 units). Surface paint on the toy's plastic face and construction hat contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Marvel Toys to receive a full refund. Recall contact: email brandprotection@marvel.com.
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UPC or product codes
883199902467883199902474883199902511883199902535Which products are included?
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
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Surface paint on the toy's plastic face and construction hat contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Marvel Toys to receive a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Marvel Toys
- Manufacturer
- Marvel Toys, of New York, N.Y.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 08-079
- Units
- About 175,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Toy and discount department stores nationwide from December 2005 through August 2007 for about $15.
Curious George Plush Dolls
CPSC product type: Toy Dolls & Accessories
Recall contact information
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
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