CPSC, Pokémon USA Announce Recall of Pokémon Plush Toys
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2973.
The recall involves 10 "Pokédoll" plush toy characters including Pikachu, Minun, Plusle, Skitty, Evee, Munchlax, Mew, Ho-Oh, and Lugia. Pikachu comes in a 12-inch and a 6-inch tall version. All of the other characters are approximately 6 inches tall. They have a sewn-in label that reads: "Pokémon Center ©2005 Pokémon /Nintendo /Creatures/ GAME FREAK" on one side and "2005 MADE IN CHINA" on the other.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2973.
Parents should take these toys away from children immediately and contact Pokémon USA to receive a free replacement toy.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Nintendo World, 10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, And On The Firm's Web Site From April 2005 Through June 2005 For Between $8 And $20. The Pokédoll Plush Toys Were Also Given Away As Promotions By Nintendo Of America Inc. At The E3 Conference In Los Angeles In May 2005. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2973.
For additional information, contact the firm at (949) 955-1030.
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Nintendo World, 10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, And On The Firm's Web Site From April 2005 Through June 2005 For Between $8 And $20. The Pokédoll Plush Toys Were Also Given Away As Promotions By Nintendo Of America Inc. At The E3 Conference In Los Angeles In May 2005. Recall FAQ
Nintendo World, 10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, And On The Firm's Web Site From April 2005 Through June 2005 For Between $8 And $20. The Pokédoll Plush Toys Were Also Given Away As Promotions By Nintendo Of America Inc. At The E3 Conference In Los Angeles In May 2005. is the subject of a toys recall: CPSC, Pokémon USA Announce Recall of Pokémon Plush Toys. The notice was published on July 8, 2005 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 9,200 units are potentially affected.