CPSC, Inca Imports Announce Recall of Stuffed Bears
CPSC, Inca Imports Announce Recall of Stuffed Bears
Why was CPSC, Inca Imports Announce Recall of 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: Consumers 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.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Stuffed Bears
- Company
- Inca Imports, of Denver, Colo.
- Quantity
- About 2,600
- 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.
- Recall date
- July 23, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- CPSC and Inca Imports have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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."