Disney agrees Forky belongs in the trash, announces recall
Forky, Toy Story 4's sentient spork with an unending desire to return to the trash, is heading into the trash.
Disney announced on Monday it's voluntarily recalling a plush Forky toy because it poses a potential choking hazard for kids under three years old. The toy, The Hollywood Reporter reports, has two plastic eyes that can detach, which Disney says is due to a manufacturer defect.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a statement that the Forky toys should "immediately" be taken away from children and returned for a refund. About 80,000 of these Forkys are being recalled in the U.S., the agency also said.
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"Nothing is more important than the safety of our guests," Disney Parks said on Twitter, telling customers they can return Forky at any Disney or Disney Parks store in North America.
In Toy Story 4, Forky is a downright nightmarish creation who spends much of the film convinced he's trash and that he serves no purpose as a toy. Based on this recall, it seems he may have been on to something.
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Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.
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