Curious George Plush Dolls
CPSC Recall #08-079 — November 7, 2007
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 08-079 |
| Recall Date | November 7, 2007 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 175,000 |
| Manufacturer | Marvel Toys, of New York, N.Y. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Toy and discount department stores nationwide from December 2005 through August 2007 for about $15. |
Product
Curious George Plush Dolls
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Marvel Toys, of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 175,000 Curious George Plush Dolls. Surface paint on the toy's plastic face and construction hat contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.Name of Product: Curious George Plush DollsUnits: About 175,000Manufacturer: Marvel Toys, of New York, N.Y.Hazard: Surface paint on the toy's plastic face and construction hat contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: This recall involves Curious George 12-inch plush dolls with a plastic face. The dolls are dressed to represent five various themes: birthday, fireman, sweet dreams, tool time and tool time with a soft face. The plush dolls were sold with a Curious George storybook or activity book. The following product and SKU numbers are printed on the packaging.Curious George ThemeProduct No. / SKUBirthday90253/ 8-83199-90253-5Fireman90246/ 8-83199-90246-7Sweet Dreams90247/ 8-83199-90247-4Tool Time90251/ 8-83199-90251-1Tool Time (soft face)90251/ 8-83199-90251-1Sold at: Toy and discount department stores nationwide from December 2005 through August 2007 for about $15.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Marvel Toys to receive a full refund.Consumer Contact: Disney at 800-328–0476 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, Saturday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 1:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. or for additional information email [email protected].
Hazard
Surface paint on the toy's plastic face and construction hat contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Marvel Toys to receive a full refund.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.