CPSC, Lovee Doll & Toy Co., Inc. Announce Recall of Talking Dolls
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 03-059 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 23, 2002
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Talking Dolls
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- About 160,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 12, 2025
What was recalled
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."
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Talking Dolls · About 160,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Toy and discount department stores sold the dolls nationwide, from June 2002 through December 2002, for between $10 and $15.; Lovee Doll and Toy Co., Inc., of New York, N.Y..
Injuries or incidents reported
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.
Consumer 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.
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?
Talking Dolls (About 160,000 units). This recall includes the "Talking Learn n' Play" dolls with buttons.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should take these dolls away from children immediately and return the dolls to the store where it was purchased for a refund.
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