Weight Watchers Recalls Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets Due to Puncture Hazard
Recalled August 20, 2009 · CPSC recall 09318 · Weight Watchers
Hazard
Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures, posing a puncture hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets and return them to Weight Watchers to receive a full refund or a credit towards the purchase of another product.
Units
About 420,000 in the United States and 25,000 in Canada
Incidents / injuries
Weight Watchers has received two reports from company employees of a sewing needle being found in two Hungry Figures. No injuries have been reported.
Description
The Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets have orange plush exteriors. The Hungry Figure is about 6 inches long and the Hungry Magnet is about 4 inches long.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets and return them to Weight Watchers to receive a full refund or a credit towards the purchase of another product.
Contact
For additional information, contact Weight Watchers toll-free at (866) 288-3891 between 8:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.weightwatchers.com
Product
Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets
Manufacturer(s)
Shanghai Oriland Toys Co. Ltd, of China
Distributed by
Weight Watchers Intl., of New York, N.Y.
Retailers
Weight Watchers between April 2009 and July 2009 for between $4 and $7.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →