Safety regulator, Lovee Doll & Toy Co., Inc. Announce Recall of Talking Dolls
Recall 03059 · Dec 23, 2002 · Lovee Doll and Toy Co., Inc.
160,000
units affected
160,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03059
- Date
- Dec 23, 2002
- Company
- Lovee Doll and Toy Co., Inc.
- Units affected
- 160,000
- Product
- Talking Dolls
- Product type
- Toy Dolls & Accessories
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall includes the "Talking Learn n' Play" dolls with buttons. The dolls describe the functions of zippers, buttons, snaps and shoelaces. The dolls are about 13 inches tall and are dressed in pink jumpers with pink and white plaid shirts. The purple packaging reads, "Talking Learn n' Play."
What can happen
Buttons on the dolls' outfit could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should take these dolls away from children immediately and return the dolls to the store where it was purchased for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Lovee Doll and Toy Co., Inc. has not received any reports of incidents involving these dolls. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
- Sold at
- Toy and discount department stores sold the dolls nationwide, from June 2002 through December 2002, for between $10 and $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled talking dolls?
Consumers should take these dolls away from children immediately and return the dolls to the store where it was purchased for a refund.
What is the hazard?
Buttons on the dolls' outfit could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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.