Curious George Plush Dolls Recalled By Marvel Toys Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Curious George Plush Dolls

Date of Recall
2007-11-08

CPSC Release Number
08-079

Manufactured In
China

Company Phone Number
(800) 352-2064

Units
About 175,000

Manufacturer
Marvel Toys, of New York, N.Y.

Sold By
Toy and discount department stores nationwide from December 2005 through August 2007 for about $15.

Problem/Hazard
Surface paint on the toy’s plastic face and construction hat contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

Injuries/Incidents
None reported.

Description
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.

Birthday90253/ 8-83199-90253-5
Fireman90246/ 8-83199-90246-7
Sweet Dreams90247/ 8-83199-90247-4
Tool Time90251/ 8-83199-90251-1
Tool Time (soft face)90251/ 8-83199-90251-1

Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Marvel Toys to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Marvel Toys at (800) 352-2064 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.regcen.com/curiousgeorge

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