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Product recall · CPSCMay 17, 2017Serious
Douglas Plush Toys
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The plastic eyes on the plush toys can detach, posing a choking hazard.
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 plush toys away from young children and contact the firm to receive a free replacement product or a full refund.
Who to contact: Douglas at 800-276-4029 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.douglastoys.com and click on Product Recall for more information.
The product
This recall involves the Oliver™ the Bear, Chewie™ the English Bulldog, and Charlotte™ the Fox model plush toys. Oliver the Bear is a brown and tan stuffed bear, with a blue t-shirt that reads "Oliver the Bear" and a red, removable cape. Chewie is a stuffed, brown and white English Bulldog with a blue patch sewn on the chest that reads "Chewie." Charlotte is a stuffed, brown, black and white Fox with removable blue cape. Each of these toys has a sewn-in label with the words "DOUGLAS® the cuddle toy."
Details
- Units affected
- About 25,000
- Recall date
- May 17, 2017
- Brand
- Douglas Company Inc., of Keene, N.H.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Douglas has received two reports of the plastic eyes detaching or loosening. No injuries have been reported.
Specialty toy and gift stores nationwide from July 2014 to April 2017 for about $20. Also distributed by UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation (UHCCF) to various individuals and organizations.
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: “Douglas Recalls Plush Toys 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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