Moderate Recalled August 20, 2009 About 420,000 in the United States and 25,000 in Canada units Updated May 23, 2014

Weight Watchers Recalls Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets Due to Puncture Hazard

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The hazard

Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures, posing a puncture hazard to consumers.

Incidents reported: Weight Watchers has received two reports from company employees of a sewing needle being found in two Hungry Figures. No injuries have been reported.

What to do now

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.

Contact: For additional information, contact Weight Watchers toll-free at (866) 288-3891 between 8:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.weightwatchers.com

About this recall

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.

Product photos

Recalled Hungry Figure
Recalled Hungry Figure

Photos: U.S. CPSC