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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced another toy recall, Curious George Plush Dolls manufactured by Marvel Toys.  The surface paint of the toy's face and hat contain excessive levels of lead in violation of the federal lead paint standards.  Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled products immediately.

The CPSC notice is reproduced in its entirety below:

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 8, 2007 Release #08-079

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 352-2064 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Curious George Plush Dolls Recalled By Marvel Toys Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Curious George Plush Dolls

Units: About 175,000

Manufacturer: Marvel Toys, of New York, N.Y.

Hazard: Surface paint on the toy’s plastic face and construction hat contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves Curious George 12-inch plush dolls with a plastic face. The dolls are dressed to represent five various themes: birthday, fireman, sweet dreams, tool time and tool time with a soft face. The plush dolls were sold with a Curious George storybook or activity book. The following product and SKU numbers are printed on the packaging.

Sold at: Toy and discount department stores nationwide from December 2005 through August 2007 for about $15.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Marvel Toys to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Marvel Toys at (800) 352-2064 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.regcen.com/curiousgeorge