Units: About 7,400
Retailer: Pokémon Center NY, of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: Tips of sewing needles have been found in the stuffing posing a puncture hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall involves 13 plush Pokémon characters. They are described below. All recalled toys have a sewn-in label reading "TOMY." There also is a production code on the toy's label that begins with a letter and is followed by two numbers. The following production codes are included in the recall: A04, B04, C04, D04, E03, E04, F03, F04, G03, G04, H03, I03, J03, K03, and L03. Any production code containing an "S" is not part of this recall.
Sold at: Pokémon Center NY, 10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City and on the firm's Web site nationwide from January 2004 through August 2004 for between $2 and $11. A limited number were given away as a promotional item.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Parents should take these toys away from children immediately and contact TOMY Company for information on receiving a refund or free replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: Call TOMY Company at (800) 691-8055 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
