CPSC2014-03-25
Wal-Mart Recalls Dolls Due to Burn Hazard
Tak Ngai Electronic Toys Co., LTD
Hazard
The circuit board in the chest of the doll can overheat, causing the surface of the doll to get hot, posing a burn hazard to the consumer.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the dolls from children, remove the batteries and return the doll to any Walmart store for a full refund.
Sold at
Walmart stores nationwide from August 2012 through March 2014 for $20.
Affected count
About 174,000
Injuries reported
Wal-Mart has received 12 reports of incidents, including two reports of burns or blisters to the thumb.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
My Sweet Love / My Sweet Baby Cuddle Care Baby Doll
Consumer contact
Wal-Mart Stores at (800) 925-6278 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT on Saturday, and from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on Sunday, or online at www.walmart.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Wal-Mart-Recalls-DollsDon't want to check this manually?
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