CPSC, Lovee Doll & Toy Co., Inc. Announce Recall of Talking Dolls

Recalled December 23, 2002 · CPSC recall 03059 · Lovee Doll & Toy

Hazard

Buttons on the dolls' outfit could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should take these dolls away from children immediately and return the dolls to the store where it was purchased for a refund.

Units

About 160,000

Incidents / injuries

Lovee Doll and Toy Co., Inc. has not received any reports of incidents involving these dolls. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Description

This recall includes the "Talking Learn n' Play" dolls with buttons. The dolls describe the functions of zippers, buttons, snaps and shoelaces. The dolls are about 13 inches tall and are dressed in pink jumpers with pink and white plaid shirts. The purple packaging reads, "Talking Learn n' Play."

What to do

Consumers should take these dolls away from children immediately and return the dolls to the store where it was purchased for a refund.

Contact

For more information, consumers can contact Lovee Doll & Toy Co., Inc. at (212) 242-1545 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

Talking Dolls

Imported by

Lovee Doll and Toy Co., Inc., of New York, N.Y.

Retailers

Toy and discount department stores sold the dolls nationwide, from June 2002 through December 2002, for between $10 and $15.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →