Product Recall Number: 96-151
Why was My Pet Bear ride-on toys recalled?
The foam covering from the two horizontal, metal support tubes pose a choking hazard on the foam.
Product Recall Number: 96-151
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 1996-06-25
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: My Pet Bear ride-on toys
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hedstrom Corporation of Bedford, Pa., warned owners of approximately 9,400 Hedstrom My Pet Bear ride-on toys to remove the foam covering from the two horizontal, metal support tubes in order to eliminate any risk of children choking on the foam. Hedstrom has received four reports of children biting off pieces of the protective foam. No injuries have been reported. My Pet Bear, model number 2-551, is a bouncing/rocking toy recommended for children ages nine months to 36 months. The ride, measuring 21 inches high, 36 inches long, and 22 inches wide, resembles a bear with a seat attached to its back. Four heavy springs attach the bear to a metal frame with two horizontal bars covered with light tan foam padding. Retail stores sold the My Pet Bear ride-on toy nationwide from January 1995 through May 1996 for about $45. The firm is out of business and can no longer be contacted.
Hazard Description: The foam covering from the two horizontal, metal support tubes pose a choking hazard on the foam.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: No Remedy Available
Units: Approximately 9,400
Incidents: Hedstrom has received four reports of children biting off pieces of the protective foam. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: The firm is out of business and can no longer be contacted.
Sold At: Retail stores sold the My Pet Bear ride-on toy nationwide from January 1995 through May 1996 for about $45.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: None Listed
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed