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CPSCRecalled Jul 23, 2001 · #01205

CPSC, Inca Imports Announce Recall of Stuffed Bears

Hazard

The noses, bells, and eyes of the bears can detach, presenting a choking hazard to young children. The eyes also present a sharp point hazard.

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Description

The recalled bears come in three sizes: small (8 1/2"), medium (12") and large (17"). The recalled bears have plastic eyes and noses, and red ribbon bows with bells. They are made of alpaca fur. The bears have a small sticker on the back side of the ribbon, which reads, in part, "Made in Peru."

Product details

Product
Stuffed Bears
Type
Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Stores in tourist areas throughout Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas sold the bears, from July 1997 through February 2001, for between $20 to $50.
Made in
Peru

What you should do

Consumers should take these stuffed bears away from young children immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased, for a full refund.

View the official CPSC notice