(11/08/07) Curious George Plush Dolls Recalled Due To Excessive Lead Paint

Effective - November 8, 2007

Name of Product: Curious George Plush Dolls

Units: About 175,000

Manufacturer: Marvel Toys, of New York, N.Y.

Hazard: Surface paint on the recalled toy’s plastic face and construction hat contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This lead recall involves Curious George 12-inch plush dolls with a plastic face. The dolls are dressed to represent five various themes: birthday, fireman, sweet dreams, tool time and tool time with a soft face. The plush dolls were sold with a Curious George storybook or activity book. The following product and SKU numbers are printed on the packaging.

Birthday - 90253/ 8-83199-90253-5

Fireman - 90246/ 8-83199-90246-7

Sweet Dreams - 90247/ 8-83199-90247-4

Tool Time - 90251/ 8-83199-90251-1

Tool Time (soft face) - 90251/ 8-83199-90251-1

Sold at: Toy and discount department stores nationwide from December 2005 through August 2007 for about $15.

Manufactured in: China.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Marvel Toys to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Marvel Toys at (800) 352-2064 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.regcen.com/curiousgeorge