The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09318·Announced 2009-08-20

Weight Watchers Recalls Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets Due to Puncture Hazard

Weight Watchers is recalling plush Hungry Figures and Magnets because sewing needles were found in the stuffing, posing a puncture hazard.

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 (puncture hazard from sewing needles) where no injuries have yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Weight Watchers is recalling approximately 420,000 Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets in the United States and 25,000 in Canada. The products, which feature orange plush exteriors, were sold at Weight Watchers locations between April 2009 and July 2009 for between $4 and $7. The items were manufactured by Shanghai Oriland Toys Co. Ltd, of China.

The recall was initiated because sewing needles were found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures, creating a puncture hazard for consumers. Weight Watchers received two reports from company employees regarding the discovery of needles in two separate figures. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets. They should return the products to Weight Watchers to receive a full refund or a credit toward the purchase of another product. For more information, consumers can contact Weight Watchers toll-free at (866) 288-3891 between 8:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit www.weightwatchers.com.

The recalled product

Product
Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets
Manufacturer
Shanghai Oriland Toys Co. Ltd, of China
Category
Consumer Product — Plush Toys
Hazard
Affected units
420,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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