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Weight Watchers Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets Plush Toys

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DescriptionWeight Watchers Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets Plush Toys Product description This recall involves Weight Watchers Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets, which are orange plush toys. The Hungry Figure is approximately 15 cm (6 inches) long and the Hungry Magnet is about 10 cm (4 inches) long. Hazard identified Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures, posing a puncture hazard to consumers. Weight Watchers Inc. is voluntarily recalling these plush toys in cooperation with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Health Canada. Weight Watchers Inc. has received two reports from company employees of a sewing needle being found in two Hungry Figures in the United States with no reported injuries. No incidents involving Hungry Figures in Canada have been reported to the firm. Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these products. For some tips to help consumers choose safe toys and to help them keep children safe when they play with toys, see Health Canada's: Toy Safety Tips. Number sold Approximately 10,000 of the recalled products were sold in Canada and approximately 421,500 were distributed in the United States. These products were sold exclusively by Weight Watchers. Time period sold The recalled products were sold from April 2009 to July 2009. Place of origin Manufactured in China. Companies Distributor Weight Watchers Intl. New York New York UNITED STATES Images (select thumbnail to enlarge - opens in a new window)

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  • 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.
  • For more information, consumers may contact Weight Watchers toll-free at 1-866-291-2327 between 8:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website.
  • Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.
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