The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08079·Announced 2007-11-08

Marvel Toys Recalls Curious George Plush Dolls Due to Lead Exposure Risk

Marvel Toys is recalling about 175,000 Curious George plush dolls because surface paint on the plastic faces and hats contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.

What this means for you

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 risk-of-harm product (lead exposure) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Marvel Toys, of New York, N.Y., is recalling approximately 175,000 Curious George 12-inch plush dolls with plastic faces. The dolls, which were manufactured in China, are dressed in five themes: birthday, fireman, sweet dreams, tool time, and tool time with a soft face. They were sold with a Curious George storybook or activity book at toy and discount department stores nationwide from December 2005 through August 2007 for about $15 each.

The recall is due to the surface paint on the toy's plastic face and construction hat containing excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. No injuries have been reported in connection with these products.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Marvel Toys to receive a full refund. For additional information, consumers can call Disney at 800-328-0476 or email [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Curious George Plush Dolls
Manufacturer
Marvel Toys, of New York, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
175,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (4)

  • 883199902467
  • 883199902474
  • 883199902511
  • 883199902535

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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