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Product recall · CPSCSeptember 28, 2018Serious
Boy Story Action Dolls
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The joints on the vinyl dolls can break, creating broken pieces that pose a choking hazard to young children.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Choking hazard from small parts.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled dolls away from children and contact Boy Story LLC for instructions on how to receive a full refund of the purchase price.
Who to contact: Boy Story collect at 240-670-0221 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at questions@boystory.com or online at http://www.boystory.com/productrecallform.pdf for more information.
The product
This recall involves four styles of Boy Story action dolls. They include the Mason and Billy Action Dolls, and the Mason and Billy HeForShe Special Edition Action Dolls. The recalled dolls are vinyl and measure 4 inches long by 7 inches wide by 18 inches high. They also came with outfits consisting of a button-up shirt, white t-shirt and jeans. Boy Story LLC is stamped on the left foot of each doll.
Details
- Units affected
- About 8,500 (in addition, about 40 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- September 28, 2018
- Brand
- Mentor International Corp. of Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China, Boy Story LLC, of Tampa, Fla.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Boy Story has received about 32 reports of the vinyl breaking on the joints. No injuries have been reported.
Online at www.biddleandbop.com and small retailers from December 2016 through May 2018 for about $100.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Boy Story Recalls Action Dolls Due to Choking Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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