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CPSC, Disney Store Announce Recall of Monsters, Inc. Character Plush Dolls

Recall 03-035 · November 21, 2002

What to doConsumers should immediately remove and discard the two pink ponytail holders and two rubber bands from the Boo doll's hair or return the item to any Disney Store for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
03-035 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 21, 2002
Category
Toys and games
Products
Monsters, Inc. Character Plush Dolls
Hazard
Choking and ingestion hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Units
About 14,500
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 5, 2025

What was recalled

The recall includes only the 12-inch Sulley with Boo plush dolls. The Sulley doll is a blue monster with purple spots, a tail and horns. Sulley is holding a Boo doll in his right arm. Boo is a little girl with dark hair and small pink ball ponytail holders and rubber bands. Both are characters in the 2001 animated film, Monsters, Inc. Labels on the Sulley doll read, "Disney Store," "SULLEY W/BOO 12"," and "Made in China."

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Monsters, Inc. Character Plush Dolls · About 14,500 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: The Disney Stores nationwide exclusively sold these plush dolls, from July 2002 through October 2002, for about $20.; The Disney Store, Inc., headquartered in Glendale, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

The Disney Store has not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these dolls and is voluntarily recalling them to prevent future incidents.

Consumer contact

For more information, call Disney at (800) 566-3161 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their web site at www.disneystore.com

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Monsters, Inc. Character Plush Dolls (About 14,500 units). The recall includes only the 12-inch Sulley with Boo plush dolls.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately remove and discard the two pink ponytail holders and two rubber bands from the Boo doll's hair or return the item to any Disney Store for a full refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 5, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.