TOMY Company Recall of Pokémon Plush Toys

Pokémon plush dolls, beanbags, and key chains

Date of Recall
2004-08-06

CPSC Release Number
04-195

Manufactured In
China

Company Phone Number
(800) 691-8055

Units
7,845

Sold By
Pokémon Center NY, 10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City and on the firm's Web site at www.pokemoncenter.com nationwide from January 2004 through August 2004 for between $4.99 and $34.95. A limited number were given away as a promotional item.

Problem/Hazard
Tips of sewing needles have been found in the stuffing posing a puncture hazard.

Injuries/Incidents
None reported.

Description
The recall involves 13 plush Pokémon characters. They are described below with their photo. All recalled toys have a sewn-in label reading "TOMY." There also is a production code on the toy's label that begins with a letter and is followed by two numbers. The following production codes are included in the recall: A04, B04, C04, D03, D04, E03, E04, F03, F04, G03, G04, H03, I03, J03, K03, and L03. Any production code containing an "S" is not part of this recall.

Remedy
Parents should take these toys away from children immediately and contact TOMY Company for information on receiving a refund or free replacement toy.

Consumer Contact
Call TOMY Company at (800) 691-8055 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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