August 6, 2005
Pokmon plush dolls, beanbags, and key chains are being recalled. Tips of sewing needles have been found in the stuffing, posing a puncture hazard.
The recall involves 13 plush Pokmon characters shown below. All recalled toys have a sewn-in label reading TOMY. There also is a production code on the toys label that begins with a letter and is followed by two numbers. The following production codes are included in the recall: A04, B04, C04, D04, E03, E04, F03, F04, G03, G04, H03, I03, J03, K03, and L03. Any production code containing an S is not part of this recall.
The toys were sold at Pokmon Center NY, 10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City and on the firms Web site at www.pokemoncenter.com nationwide from January 2004 through August 2004 for between $2 and $11. A limited number were given away as a promotional item.
Parents should take these toys away from children immediately and contact TOMY Company for information on receiving a refund or free replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: Call TOMY Company at (800) 691-8055 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
