Product Recall Number: 08-529
Why was Holiday Cosmetics Stuffer Bears recalled?
The neck medallion zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Product Recall Number: 08-529
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-12-18
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Holiday Cosmetics Stuffer Bears
Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Victoria's Secret, of Columbus, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 80 Holiday Cosmetics Stuffer Bears. The neck medallion zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Name of Product: Holiday Cosmetics Stuffer BearsUnits: About 80Importer: Victoria's Secret, of Columbus, OhioManufacturer: Chang Zhou Ganghua Mfg., of ChinaHazard: The neck medallion zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: No injuries have been reported.Description: The cosmetic stuffer bear was designed to hold cosmetics and/or gift cards. It is a plush bear with a zipper down the body. A "VS" neck medallion serves as the zipper pull. The bear was sold in pink and leopard.Sold by: Victoria's Secret website (www.victoriassecret.com) during October 2007 for about $8.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the stuffer bears and keep out of the reach of young children. Victoria's Secret has sent consumers a postage paid return mailer enclosed. Customers returning the bear will receive a refund, postage and a $10 gift certificate.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Victoria's Secret toll-free at (877) 260-8419 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.victoriassecret.com.
Hazard Description: The neck medallion zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 80
Incidents: No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the stuffer bears and keep out of the reach of young children. Victoria's Secret has sent consumers a postage paid return mailer enclosed. Customers returning the bear will receive a refund, postage and a $10 gift certificate.
Sold At: Victoria's Secret website (www.victoriassecret.com) during October 2007 for about $8.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Chang Zhou Ganghua Mfg., of China
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed