Dolls

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Units: About 81,000 in the United States and 1,300 in Canada

Importer: Pottery Barn Kids, a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco

Hazard: The dolls’ hair may contain loops that are large enough to fit around a child’s head and neck, posing a strangulation hazard.

Description: The soft dolls are part of Pottery Barn Kids’ Girl Doll Collection and measure about 17 inches high and have hair made of yarn. Audrey’s hair is black, Chloe’s hair is dark brown and Sophie’s hair is blonde. The name is on a tag on the doll.

Sold exclusively at: Pottery Barn Kids stores nationwide, online at www.potterybarnkids.com and through Pottery Barn Kids catalogs from July 2006 to April 2011 for about $40.

Remedy: Cut the looped hair on the Chloe and Sophie dolls and remove the headband from the Audrey doll or call Pottery Barn Kids for instructions on how to return the dolls for a credit.

Contact: Call 855-880-4504 or visit www.potterybarnkids.com.