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OtherNovember 8, 2007CPSC #08079

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

Product
Toys & Games
Units affected
175,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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

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

None reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

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

Photos

Recalled Curious George Tool Time DollRecalled Curious George Birthday DollRecalled Curious George Tool Time (soft face) DollRecalled Curious George Sweet Dreams Doll
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