The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17155·Announced 2017-05-17

Douglas Recalls Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard from Detaching Eyes

Douglas is recalling Oliver, Chewie, and Charlotte plush toys because plastic eyes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

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 choking hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product issue. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

Douglas Company Inc. is recalling approximately 25,000 plush toys, including Oliver the Bear, Chewie the English Bulldog, and Charlotte the Fox. The recall is due to a choking hazard caused by plastic eyes that can detach or loosen from the toys.

The affected toys were sold at specialty toy and gift stores nationwide from July 2014 to April 2017 for about $20. They were also distributed by the UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation to various individuals and organizations. Douglas has received two reports of the plastic eyes detaching or loosening, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled plush toys away from young children. They can contact Douglas at 800-276-4029 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.douglastoys.com and click on Product Recall to receive a free replacement product or a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Plush toys
Manufacturer
Douglas Company Inc., of Keene, N.H.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
25,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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