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Consumer product recall

Archived – Curious George Plush Dolls

Starting date:
November 1, 2007
Posting date:
November 1, 2007
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Childrens' Products, Toys
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety, Poisoning Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-500001601

Affected products

Curious George Plush Dolls

Product 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.

  • 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 identified

Surface paint on the toy's plastic face and construction hat contain excessive levels of lead.

Health Canada has not received reports of illness or injury to Canadians related to the use of the toy.

Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

For more information on the risks and symptoms of lead exposure, visit the following Healthy Canadians page: Reduce your exposure to lead.

Number sold

Approximately 6000 of these toys were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

Sold at toy and department stores nationwide from December 2005 through August 2007.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Importer
Grand Toys Ltd.
Dorval
Quebec
CANADA
Manufacturer
Marvel Education Co.
New York
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-866-460- 8769

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children.

Contact Marvel Toys to receive a full refund.

For additional information, contact Marvel Toys at 1-800-352-2064 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site.