CPSC recall 18-234, announced September 28, 2018, covers Mentor International Mason & Billy action dolls and Mason & Billy HeForShe special edition action dolls (about 8,500 units). The joints on the vinyl dolls can break, creating broken pieces that pose a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 32 incident reports. Consumers should immediately take the recalled dolls away from children and contact Boy Story LLC for instructions on how to receive a full refund of the purchase price. Recall contact: call 240-670-0221, go to www.boystory.com/productrecallform.pdf, or email questions@boystory.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves four styles of Boy Story action dolls. They include the Mason and Billy Action Dolls, and the Mason and Billy HeForShe Special Edition Action Dolls. The recalled dolls are vinyl and measure 4 inches long by 7 inches wide by 18 inches high. They also came with outfits consisting of a button-up shirt, white t-shirt and jeans. Boy Story LLC is stamped on the left foot of each doll.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The joints on the vinyl dolls can break, creating broken pieces that pose a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Boy Story has received about 32 reports of the vinyl breaking on the joints. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled dolls away from children and contact Boy Story LLC for instructions on how to receive a full refund of the purchase price.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Mentor International
- Manufacturer
- Mentor International Corp. of Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 18-234
- Units
- About 8,500 (in addition, about 40 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Online at www.biddleandbop.com and small retailers from December 2016 through May 2018 for about $100.
- Importer
- Boy Story LLC, of Tampa, Fla.
Recall contact information
Boy Story collect at 240-670-0221 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at questions@boystory.com or online at http://www.boystory.com/productrecallform.pdf for more information.
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