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OtherAugust 20, 2009CPSC #09318

Weight Watchers Recalls Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets Due to Puncture Hazard

Product
Toys & Games
Units affected
420,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

The Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets have orange plush exteriors. The Hungry Figure is about 6 inches long and the Hungry Magnet is about 4 inches long.

Hazard

Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures, posing a puncture hazard to consumers.

Injuries

Weight Watchers has received two reports from company employees of a sewing needle being found in two Hungry Figures. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Weight Watchers between April 2009 and July 2009 for between $4 and $7.

Photos

Recalled Hungry Figure
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