Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets Recalled By Weight Watchers

Mike Bryant

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The third week of August, The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Weight Watchers Intl., of New York, N.Y. recalled 420,000 in the United States and 25,000 in Canada plush Hungry figures and Hungry magnets. Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures, posing a puncture hazard to consumers.

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. They were sold by Weight Watchers between April 2009 and July 2009 for between $4 and $7. The products was manufactured by Shanghai Oriland Toys Co. Ltd, of China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the products and return them to Weight Watchers to receive a full refund or a credit toward the purchase of another product. Weight Watchers can be contacted toll-free at (866) 288-3891 or visit at the firm’s Web site at www.weightwatchers.com.

If you or a family member is injured by a product, you need to get immediate medical care. If there is a significant affect or injury, you should contact an attorney concerning the problem. Early investigation can include the collection of product, checking recall alerts, and the proper notifying of those who caused the problem.