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RecalledCPSC · September 28, 2018 Dolls, plush & stuffed toys

Boy Story Recalls Action Dolls Due to Choking Hazard

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Recalled Billy Action Doll
Recalled Billy Action Doll · Photo: CPSC

What's being recalled

Mason & Billy action dolls and Mason & Billy HeForShe special edition action dolls

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

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.

The problem, in CPSC's words

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

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

Boy Story has received about 32 reports of the vinyl breaking on the joints. No injuries have been reported.

What CPSC says to do

Refund

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.

How to contact the company

Boy Story collect at 240-670-0221 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at questions@boystory.com or online at http://www.boystory.com/productrecallform.pdf for more information.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 18234, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.