August 6, 2005
Name
of product:
Pokémon plush dolls, beanbags, and key chains
Units: About 7,400
Retailer: Pokémon Center NY, of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: Tips of sewing needles have been found in the stuffing posing a
puncture hazard.
Description: The recall involves 13 plush Pokémon characters. They are
described below. All recalled toys have a sewn-in label reading “TOMY.” There
also is a production code on the toy’s 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.
Sold at: Pokémon Center NY, 10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City and on
the firm’s 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.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: 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.
#2714 – Jirachi Medium Plush – measures about 9-inches tall; it is pale blue
with a yellow star-shaped head and three turquoise strips of fabric.
#2951 - Charizard Medium Plush – measures about 8-inches tall and is about
9-inches long; it is orange with a yellow stomach, and blue inside its wings.
#2952 - Venusaur Medium Plush – measures about 6-inches tall and 7-inches long;
it is turquoise with a pink flower on its back with green leaves.
#2953 - Blastoise Medium Plush – measures about 8-inches tall and is 6˝-inches
wide; it is light blue with a cream stomach and a brown shell.
#2643 - Treecko Plush Keychain – measures about 5˝-inches long; it is light
green with dark green tails, and a red stomach.
#2644 - Mudkip Plush Keychain – measures about 4-inches tall and 4-inches long;
it is dark blue with a light blue stomach and tail and orange cheeks.
#2645 - Torchic Plush Keychain – measures about 4-inches long; it is bright
orange with lighter orange on its head and wings.
#2960 – Plusle/Minun Plush set – each measures about 8˝-inches tall, both are
cream colored, one with red ears, cheeks, and tail and the other has blue ears,
cheeks, and tail.
#3084 - Plush Bean Bag Torchic – measures about 6˝-inches tall; it is bright
orange with lighter orange on its head and wings.
#3085 - Plush Bean Bag Treecko – measures about 8˝-inches long; it is light
green with dark green tails, and a red stomach.
#2883
– Kyogre Large Plush – measures about 5-inches tall, 15-inches long, and
21˝-inches wide; it is dark blue with red highlights and white accents and a
white neck.
#2882 – Groudon Large Plus – measures about 12-inches tall, 16-inches long, and
9-inches wide; it is red with black highlights, white claws, and a gray
stomach.
#3087 - Plush Bean Bag Mudkip – measures about 5-inches tall and
6-inches long; it is dark blue with a light blue stomach and tail and orange
cheeks.