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Product Recall Number: 01-205

Why was Stuffed Bears recalled?

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.

Stuffed Bears
Here's product recall specific data for Stuffed Bears.

  • Product Recall Number: 01-205

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2001-07-22

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Stuffed Bears

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Inca Imports, of Denver, Colo., is voluntarily recalling about 2,600 stuffed bears. 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.CPSC and Inca Imports have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.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."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.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. Consumers also can call Inca Imports toll-free at (800) 279-4040 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or write to Don Donahue, Inca Imports 451 E. 58th Ave, P.O. Box 132, Denver, CO 80216.The U.S. Customs Service in Denver, Colo., notified CPSC of these stuffed bears during import screening at the port.

  • Hazard Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 2,600

  • Incidents: CPSC and Inca Imports have not received any reports of injuries.

  • Remedy: 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.

  • 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.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Peru

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed