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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 8, 2005
Release #05-222 |
Firm’s Recall Hotline:(800) 930-6613
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
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CPSC, Pokémon USA Announce Recall of Pokémon Plush Toys
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Pokémon Plush Toys
Units: About 9,200
Importer: Pokémon USA Inc. of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: The stuffing of the toy may contain tips of sewing needles which could pose a puncture hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall involves 10 “Pokédoll” plush toy characters including Pikachu, Minun, Plusle, Skitty, Evee, Munchlax, Mew, Ho-Oh, and Lugia. Pikachu comes in a 12-inch and a 6-inch tall version. All of the other characters are approximately 6-inches tall. They have a sewn-in label that reads: “Pokémon Center ©2005 Pokémon /Nintendo /Creatures/ GAME FREAK” on one side and “2005 MADE IN CHINA” on the other.
Sold at: Nintendo World, 10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, and on the firm’s Web site from April 2005 through June 2005 for between $8 and $20. The PokéDoll plush toys were also given away as promotions by Nintendo of America Inc. at the E3 Conference in Los Angeles in May 2005.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Parents should take these toys away from children immediately and contact Pokémon USA to receive a free replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (800) 930-6613 anytime or visit Pokémon’s Web site at www.pokemoncenter.com/recall.asp
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