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Boy Story Recalls Action Dolls Due to Choking Hazard

Reported: September 28, 2018 Initiated: September 28, 2018 #18234

Product Description

This recall involves four styles of Boy Story action dolls. They include the Mason and Billy Action Dolls, and the Mason and Billy HeForShe Special Edition Action Dolls. The recalled dolls are vinyl and measure 4 inches long by 7 inches wide by 18 inches high. They also came with outfits consisting of a button-up shirt, white t-shirt and jeans. Boy Story LLC is stamped on the left foot of each doll.

Reason for Recall

The joints on the vinyl dolls can break, creating broken pieces that pose a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled dolls away from children and contact Boy Story LLC for instructions on how to receive a full refund of the purchase price.

Details

Units Affected
About 8,500 (in addition, about 40 were sold in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves four styles of Boy Story action dolls. They include the Mason and Billy Action Dolls, and the Mason and Billy HeForShe Special Edition Action Dolls. The recalled dolls are vinyl and measure 4 inches long by 7 inches wide by 18 inches high. They also came with outfits consisting of a button-up shirt, white t-shirt and jeans. Boy Story LLC is stamped on the left foot of each doll.. Recalled by Mentor International Corp. of Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China. Units affected: About 8,500 (in addition, about 40 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The joints on the vinyl dolls can break, creating broken pieces that pose a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled dolls away from children and contact Boy Story LLC for instructions on how to receive a full refund of the purchase price.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 28, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 18234.