Wal-Mart Recalls Dolls Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 14140. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The circuit board in the chest of the doll can overheat, causing the surface of the doll to get hot, posing a burn hazard to the consumer.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately take the dolls from children, remove the batteries and return the doll to any Walmart store for a full refund.
CPSC recall 14140 has the recall date 25 Mar 2014. The notice names the firm Tak Ngai Electronic Toys. The recall has about 174,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2014 has 5,700 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Burn. CPSC gives the product type Dolls or Plush Toys or Action Figures.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Wal-Mart has received 12 reports of incidents, including two reports of burns or blisters to the thumb. |
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| Units | 174,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | The My Sweet Love / My Sweet Baby electronic baby doll comes in pink floral clothing and matching knit hat. The 16 inch doll is packaged with a toy medical check-up kit including a stethoscope, feeding spoon, thermometer and syringe. The doll's electronics cause her to babble when she gets "sick," her cheeks turn red and she starts coughing. Using the medical kit pieces cause the symptoms to stop. "My Sweet Baby" is printed on the front of the clear plastic and cardboard packaging. The doll is identified by UPC 6-04576-16800-5 and a date code which begins with WM. The date code is printed on the stuffed article label sewn into the bottom of the doll. |
| Product | My Sweet Love / My Sweet Baby Cuddle Care Baby Doll, About 174,000, Dolls or Plush Toys or Action Figures |
| Sold at | Walmart stores nationwide from August 2012 through March 2014 for $20. |
| Manufacturer | Tak Ngai Electronic Toys Co., LTD |
| Importer | Wal-Mart Stores Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 174,000Median of 2014: 5,700
- CPSC recalls of 2014
- 296
- Recalls of 2014 with one of the same hazards
- 21%
- Recalls of 2014 in the category Dolls or Plush Toys or Action Figures
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Tak Ngai Electronic Toys
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 14140The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 14140. https://recallregister.com/product/1648-wal-mart-recalls-dolls-due-to-burn-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 14140 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Wal-Mart has received 12 reports of incidents, including two reports of burns or blisters to the thumb.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Walmart stores nationwide from August 2012 through March 2014 for $20.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 14140?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 14140?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 174,000