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Toys & Games/Children's Toys (3-12)

Boy Story Recalls Action Dolls Due to Choking Hazard

Agency Publication Date: September 28, 2018
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Summary

Boy Story is recalling about 8,500 vinyl action dolls, including the Mason and Billy styles and their HeForShe Special Edition versions. The vinyl joints on these dolls can break during play, creating small pieces that can be a choking hazard for young children. There have been 32 reports of the joints breaking, though no injuries have been reported. These dolls were sold online at biddleandbop.com and at various small retailers between December 2016 and May 2018 for approximately $100. Consumers should stop using these dolls and contact Boy Story for a full refund.

Risk

The vinyl material used for the doll's joints can fail and break apart. These broken fragments are small enough to be swallowed or inhaled, posing a serious choking risk to young children.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your doll's left foot for the stamp 'Boy Story LLC' to confirm it is part of this recall.
  2. Identify if your doll is one of the four affected styles: Mason Action Doll, Billy Action Doll, Mason HeForShe Special Edition, or Billy HeForShe Special Edition.
  3. The recalled dolls measure approximately 18 inches high and were sold with outfits including a button-up shirt, white t-shirt, and jeans.
  4. Immediately take the recalled dolls away from children to prevent access to potentially broken parts.
  5. Contact Boy Story LLC to receive instructions on how to obtain a full refund of the purchase price by calling collect at 240-670-0221 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by emailing questions@boystory.com.
  6. You can also visit http://www.boystory.com/productrecallform.pdf for additional information and the required refund form.
  7. For further questions regarding this recall, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull 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.

Contact: 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.

Affected Products

Product: Mason Action Doll (18-inch)
Date Ranges: December 2016 - May 2018
Product: Billy Action Doll (18-inch)
Date Ranges: December 2016 - May 2018
Product: Mason HeForShe Special Edition Action Doll (18-inch)
Date Ranges: December 2016 - May 2018
Product: Billy HeForShe Special Edition Action Doll (18-inch)
Date Ranges: December 2016 - May 2018

Product Images

Recalled Billy Action Doll

Recalled Billy Action Doll

Recalled Mason Action Doll

Recalled Mason Action Doll

Recalled Mason HeForShe Special Edition Action Doll

Recalled Mason HeForShe Special Edition Action Doll

Recalled Billy HeForSheSpecial Edition Action Doll

Recalled Billy HeForSheSpecial Edition Action Doll

Boy Story LLC stamped on the left foot of each doll

Boy Story LLC stamped on the left foot of each doll

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 18234
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Mentor International Corp. of Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China
Sold By: Online at www.biddleandbop.com and small retailers from December 2016 through May 2018 for about $100.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 8,500 (in addition, about 40 were sold in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Boy Story LLC, of Tampa, Fla.
Contact: 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.
Agency Last Updated: September 28, 2018

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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