Douglas Recalls Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Plush toys

Date of Recall

2017-05-17

CPSC Release Number

17-155

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 25,000

Importer

Douglas Company Inc., of Keene, N.H.

Sold By

Specialty toy and gift stores nationwide from July 2014 to April 2017 for about $20.  Also distributed by UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation (UHCCF) to various individuals and organizations.

Problem/Hazard

The plastic eyes on the plush toys can detach, posing a choking hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

Douglas has received two reports of the plastic eyes detaching or loosening. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves the Oliver™ the Bear, Chewie™ the English Bulldog, and Charlotte™ the Fox model plush toys. Oliver the Bear is a brown and tan stuffed bear, with a blue t-shirt that reads "Oliver the Bear" and a red, removable cape. Chewie is a stuffed, brown and white English Bulldog with a blue patch sewn on the chest that reads "Chewie." Charlotte is a stuffed, brown, black and white Fox with removable blue cape. Each of these toys has a sewn-in label with the words "DOUGLAS® the cuddle toy."

Remedy

Refund

Consumer Contact

Douglas at 800-276-4029 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.douglastoys.com and click on Product Recall for more information.

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