Weight Watchers Recalls Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets Due to Puncture Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #09318
Recall Date
2009-08-20
Manufacturer
Shanghai Oriland Toys Co. Ltd, of China
Units Affected
About 420,000 in the United States and 25,000 in Canada
Products Involved
Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets
Hazard
Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures, posing a puncture hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets and return them to Weight Watchers to receive a full refund or a credit towards the purchase of another product.
Reported Injuries
Weight Watchers has received two reports from company employees of a sewing needle being found in two Hungry Figures. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Weight Watchers between April 2009 and July 2009 for between $4 and $7.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets have orange plush exteriors. The Hungry Figure is about 6 inches long and the Hungry Magnet is about 4 inches long.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28