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CPSCRecalled Jul 8, 2005 · #05222

CPSC, Pokémon USA Announce Recall of Pokémon Plush Toys

Hazard

The stuffing of the toy may contain tips of sewing needles, which could pose a puncture hazard.

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Description

The recall involves 10 "Pokédoll" plush toy characters including Pikachu, Minun, Plusle, Skitty, Evee, Munchlax, Mew, Ho-Oh, and Lugia. Pikachu comes in a 12-inch and a 6-inch tall version. All of the other characters are approximately 6 inches tall. They have a sewn-in label that reads: "Pokémon Center ©2005 Pokémon /Nintendo /Creatures/ GAME FREAK" on one side and "2005 MADE IN CHINA" on the other.

Product details

Product
Pokémon Plush Toys
Type
Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Nintendo World, 10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, and on the firm's Web site from April 2005 through June 2005 for between $8 and $20. The PokéDoll plush toys were also given away as promotions by Nintendo of America Inc. at the E3 Conference in Los Angeles in May 2005.
Made in
China

What you should do

Parents should take these toys away from children immediately and contact Pokémon USA to receive a free replacement toy.

View the official CPSC notice