Sega Toys' latest "KIMIT Ragdoll" line of pet cat robot toys has been recalled less than two months after its February 29th, 2024 release date, per an official Kimit press release. Japan Today reported on the existence of the released KIMIT Ragdoll White and Brown models on March 1st of this year, and pointed out that it was priced for ¥33,000 yen, which is roughly equivalent to $213 USD at time of writing.
We feel it's worth mentioning that Japan has no apparent ban on indoor cats or dogs of any kind, but of course items like this may still appeal to people who appreciate cute electronics and less uncanny-looking robot pets. Some may even be outright allergic to cats, which apparently isn't that uncommon in Japan. Even among cat owners, for some reason.
