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Douglas Recalls Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Recall 17-155 · May 17, 2017 · Douglas

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
17-155 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 17, 2017
Brand
Douglas
Category
Toys and games
Products
Plush toys
Hazard
Choking Hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Remedy
Refund, Replace
Units
About 25,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 17, 2017

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."

Is my product affected?

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

  • Plush toys · About 25,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; Douglas Company Inc., of Keene, N.H..

Injuries or incidents reported

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

Consumer 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.

Recall history and context

Douglas appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

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?

Plush toys (About 25,000 units). This recall involves the Oliver™ the Bear, Chewie™ the English Bulldog, and Charlotte™ the Fox model plush toys.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 17, 2017. 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.