CPSC2009-08-20
Weight Watchers Recalls Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets Due to Puncture Hazard
Shanghai Oriland Toys Co. Ltd, of China
Hazard
Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures, posing a puncture hazard to consumers.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Weight Watchers between April 2009 and July 2009 for between $4 and $7.
Affected count
About 420,000 in the United States and 25,000 in Canada
Injuries 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.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Weight-Watchers-Recalls-Plush-Hungry-Figures-and-Magnets-Due-to-Puncture-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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