CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures, posing a puncture hazard to consumers.
In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2009/12744r-eng.php
In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2009/12744r-eng.php
Weight Watchers Recalls Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets Due to Puncture Hazard
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.
Required Consumer Action
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 Information
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
Recall Details
Sold At
Weight Watchers between April 2009 and July 2009 for between $4 and $7.
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.
Manufacturer
Shanghai Oriland Toys Co. Ltd, of China
Recall Number
09318
Product Information
Product Name
Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets
Product Type
Toy Figures
Number of Units
About 420,000 in the United States and 25,000 in Canada
Manufacturer Name
Shanghai Oriland Toys Co. Ltd, of China
Distributed By
Weight Watchers Intl., of New York, N.Y.
Manufactured In
China