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Douglas Recalls Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Official CPSC recall 17-155, dated May 17, 2017.

Last checked against CPSC data on Oct 15, 2026, 7:03 PM ET.

Status: Recall found CPSC

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Hazard (from the official notice)

The plastic eyes on the plush toys can detach, posing a choking hazard.

Remedy (from the official notice)

Consumers should immediately take the recalled plush toys away from young children and contact the firm to receive a free replacement product or a full refund.

Hazard (from the official notice)

The plastic eyes on the plush toys can detach, posing a choking hazard.

Remedy (from the official notice)

Consumers should immediately take the recalled plush toys away from young children and contact the firm to receive a free replacement product or a full refund.

Description (from the official notice)

This recall involves the Oliver™ the Bear, Chewie™ the English Bulldog, and Charlotte™ the Fox model plush toys. Oliver the Bear is a brown and tan stuffed bear, with a blue t-shirt that reads "Oliver the Bear" and a red, removable cape. Chewie is a stuffed, brown and white English Bulldog with a blue patch sewn on the chest that reads "Chewie." Charlotte is a stuffed, brown, black and white Fox with removable blue cape. Each of these toys has a sewn-in label with the words "DOUGLAS® the cuddle toy."

Remedy options (from the official notice)

Refund Replace

Incidents and injuries (from the official notice)

Douglas has received two reports of the plastic eyes detaching or loosening. No injuries have been reported.

Where it was sold (from the official notice)

Specialty toy and gift stores nationwide from July 2014 to April 2017 for about $20. Also distributed by UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation (UHCCF) to various individuals and organizations.

Consumer contact (from the official notice)

Douglas at 800-276-4029 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.douglastoys.com and click on Product Recall for more information.

Hazard and remedy text is shown word for word from the official notice.

Chewie the English BulldogOliver the BearCharlotte the Fox

Douglas Company Inc., of Keene, N.H. All recalls from 2017-05

Questions About This Recall

What is the hazard in the official notice?

The plastic eyes on the plush toys can detach, posing a choking hazard.

What does the official notice say to do?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled plush toys away from young children and contact the firm to receive a free replacement product or a full refund.

Where is the official notice?

The CPSC notice is linked on this page. Compare the brand, model, and date on your label with that notice.

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