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RecalledCPSC · May 17, 2017 Dolls, plush & stuffed toys

Douglas Recalls Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard

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Chewie the English Bulldog
Chewie the English Bulldog · Photo: CPSC

What's being recalled

Plush toys

Units: About 25,000

This recall involves the Oliver™ the Bear, Chewie™ the English Bulldog, and Charlotte™ the Fox model plush toys. Oliver the Bear is a brown and tan stuffed bear, with a blue t-shirt that reads "Oliver the Bear" and a red, removable cape. Chewie is a stuffed, brown and white English Bulldog with a blue patch sewn on the chest that reads "Chewie." Charlotte is a stuffed, brown, black and white Fox with removable blue cape. Each of these toys has a sewn-in label with the words "DOUGLAS® the cuddle toy."

The problem, in CPSC's words

The plastic eyes on the plush toys can detach, posing a choking hazard.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

Douglas has received two reports of the plastic eyes detaching or loosening. No injuries have been reported.

What CPSC says to do

RefundReplace

Consumers should immediately take the recalled plush toys away from young children and contact the firm to receive a free replacement product or a full refund.

How to contact the company

Douglas at 800-276-4029 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.douglastoys.com and click on Product Recall for more information.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 17155, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.