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Douglas Recalls Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled May 17, 2017 · CPSC recall 17155 · Douglas

Hazard

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

Remedy

Refund · Replace

Units

About 25,000

Incidents / injuries

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

Description

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."

What to do

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.

Contact

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.

Product

Plush toys

Manufacturer(s)

Douglas Company Inc., of Keene, N.H.

Imported by

Douglas Company Inc., of Keene, N.H.

Retailers

Specialty toy and gift stores nationwide from July 2014 to April 2017 for about $20. Also distributed by UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation (UHCCF) to various individuals and organizations.

Made in

China

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