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Weight Watchers Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets Due to Puncture Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures, posing a puncture hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets and return them to Weight Watchers to receive a full refund or a credit towards the purchase of another product.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Weight Watchers toll-free at (866) 288-3891 between 8:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.weightwatchers.com
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 420,000 in the United States and 25,000 in Canada
- Recall date
- August 20, 2009
- Brand
- Shanghai Oriland Toys Co. Ltd, of China
- Made or distributed by
- Weight Watchers Intl., of New York, N.Y.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Weight Watchers has received two reports from company employees of a sewing needle being found in two Hungry Figures. No injuries have been reported.
Weight Watchers between April 2009 and July 2009 for between $4 and $7.
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: “Weight Watchers Recalls Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets Due to Puncture 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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