The Recall Report: Stuffies, VW Jetta and Walnuts
Filed under: Food & Drink, Product Recalls
This week's recalls include auto parts, an expansion of the initial recall on walnuts and beloved soft toys aka the stuffie:Health Canada, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Pottery Barn Kids have issued a joint recall for Audrey, Chloe and Sophie soft dolls. The dolls are for children 18 months and older and are approximately seven inches with yarn hair.
The Chloe and Sophie dolls have hair that could easily be put around a child's neck and the Audrey doll has a headband, all of which could be possible strangulation hazards for children. Over 1200 of the dolls were sold in Canada.
Pottery Barn Kids is advising consumers to remove the doll(s) from a child's use and return the dolls to to the store for a merchandise credit. Shoppers can contact Pottery Barn Kids at 1-855-880-4504.
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