The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·03035·Announced 2002-11-21

Disney Store Recalls Monsters, Inc. Plush Dolls Due to Choking Hazard

The Disney Store is recalling Monsters, Inc. plush dolls because small hair accessories on the Boo doll could detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard for young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

The Disney Store is voluntarily recalling approximately 14,500 Monsters, Inc. Character Plush Dolls. The recall specifically involves the 12-inch Sulley with Boo plush dolls, which were sold exclusively at Disney Stores nationwide from July 2002 through October 2002 for about $20. The dolls were manufactured in China.

The hazard involves the Boo doll, which features small pink ball ponytail holders and rubber bands in her hair. These small parts could detach, posing a choking hazard for young children. The Disney Store has not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these dolls and is recalling them to prevent future incidents.

Consumers should immediately remove and discard the two pink ponytail holders and two rubber bands from the Boo doll's hair or return the item to any Disney Store for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Disney at (800) 566-3161 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.disneystore.com.

The recalled product

Product
Monsters, Inc. Character Plush Dolls
Manufacturer
The Disney Store, Inc., headquartered in Glendale, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
14,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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