Douglas Recalls Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 17155 · May 17, 2017 · Douglas
25,000
units affected
25,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17155
- Date
- May 17, 2017
- Company
- Douglas
- Units affected
- 25,000
- Product
- Plush toys
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Choking
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."
What can happen
The plastic eyes on the plush toys can detach, posing a choking hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Douglas has received two reports of the plastic eyes detaching or loosening. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled plush toys?
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.
What is the hazard?
The plastic eyes on the plush toys can detach, posing a choking hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.