August 20, 2009 
Weight Watchers is recalling more than 400,000 plush hungry figures and magnets. Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures, posing a puncture hazard to consumers.
Weight Watchers has received two reports from company employees of a sewing needle being found in two Hungry Figures. No injuries have been reported.
The Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets, made in China, have orange plush exteriors. The Hungry Figure is about 6 inches long and the Hungry Magnet is about 4 inches long.
They were sold by Weight Watchers between April 2009 and July 2009 for between $4 and $6.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets and return them to Weight Watchers to receive a full refund or a credit towards the purchase of another product.
For additional information, contact Weight Watchers toll-free at (866) 288-3891 between 8:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.weightwatchers.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
