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Kids Preferred Recalls “My First” Disney-Character Figurines Due to Choking Hazard

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Recall Date: February 16, 2023

Recall number: 23-127

Recall Summary

Name of Product: “My First” Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Buzz Lightyear, and Stitch Figurines

Hazard: The arms or legs on the figurines can detach, posing a small part choking hazard to children.

Remedy: Refund

Consumer Contact: Kids Preferred toll-free at 888-968-9268 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@kidspreferred.com or online at https://kidspreferred.com/pages/recall-safety-announcements or www.kidspreferred.com and click “Recall Information” on the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 16,140 (in addition, about 600 were sold in Canada)

Description: This recall involves soft vinyl figurines of the following Disney characters: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Buzz Lightyear, and Stitch. Some of the figurines have a bead rattle. They measure about 4.25 to 5.25 inches high.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Kids Preferred for instructions on receiving a full refund.  Consumers who register for the recall will receive a pre-paid shipping label to return the product to the Firm for a full refund. 

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 10 reports of small parts detaching from the figurines. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: BuyBuy Baby and other toy, gift, and bookstores nationwide and online at amazon.com from May 2022 through December 2022 for between $15 and $19.

Importer(s): Kids Preferred, of East Windsor, New Jersey

Manufactured In: China

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Author: Marianne Halterman

Marianne is a member of the SafeKids Coalition of the Central Shenandoah Valley.

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