Plush toys recalled over choking hazard

Recall date

May 17, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Douglas Recalls Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Recall number

17155

Brand / firm

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

Sold / distributed

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.

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.