Hungry figures and magnets

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced recalls of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products unless otherwise instructed. For a complete list of recalled products, visit www.cpsc.gov.

Units: About 420,000 in the United States and 25,000 in Canada

Distributor: Weight Watchers International of New York

Manufacturer: Shanghai Oriland Toys Co. Ltd., of China

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

Description: The Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets have orange plush exteriors.

Sold exclusively by: Weight Watchers between April and July for $4 to $7.

Remedy: Return figures to Weight Watchers for a refund or credit.

Contact: Call 866-288-3891 or visit www.weightwatchers.com.