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Product Recall Number: 00-053

Why was Miniature skateboard keychains attached to Z.Z. Jamboarder teddy bears recalled?

The skateboards' wheels can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Miniature skateboard keychains attached to Z.Z. Jamboarder teddy bears
Here's product recall specific data for Miniature skateboard keychains attached to Z.Z. Jamboarder teddy bears.

  • Product Recall Number: 00-053

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2000-01-12

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Miniature skateboard keychains attached to Z.Z. Jamboarder teddy bears

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Vermont Teddy Bear Co.,® of Shelburne, Vt., and Zany Brainy, Inc.,® of King of Prussia, Pa., are recalling about 15,500 miniature skateboard keychains attached to Z.Z. Jamboarder teddy bears. The skateboards' wheels can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.The firms are aware of two reports of wheels coming off these skateboards, but no injuries have been reported.The skateboard keychain is about 3.75 inches long with red wheels. Z.Z. Jamboarder is a light brown teddy bear, about 15 inches long and wears a white shirt, jeans, a purple hat and sunglasses. The shirt and skateboard have matching emblems showing a bear head inside a red circle. The skateboard keychain is attached to a loop on the right side of the bear's jeans. A sewn-in tag under the left arm of the bear reads, "Z.Z. Jamboarder™" and, on the back, "Limited Edition 1999."Zany Brainy® sold the teddy bears with keychains nationwide through their stores, website and catalog from November 1999 through December 1999 for $10 to $13 with the purchase of $50 of other merchandise.Consumers should take these skateboard keychains away from young children immediately, and return them to any Zany Brainy® store to receive a Zooolennium bean-filled plush baby animal toy. Consumers also can return the teddy bear and skateboard keychain set to receive a refund. For more information, consumers can call their local Zany Brainy® store or visit the website at https://www.zanybrainy.com/. Consumers also can call The Vermont Teddy Bear Co.® toll-free at (877) 293-2327 between 8:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

  • Hazard Description: The skateboards' wheels can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 15,500

  • Incidents: The firms are aware of two reports of wheels coming off these skateboards, but no injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should take these skateboard keychains away from young children immediately, and return them to any Zany Brainy® store to receive a Zooolennium bean-filled plush baby animal toy. Consumers also can return the teddy bear and skateboard keychain set to receive a refund.

  • Sold At: Zany Brainy® sold the teddy bears with keychains nationwide through their stores, website and catalog from November 1999 through December 1999 for $10 to $13 with the purchase of $50 of other merchandise.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: None Listed

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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