CPSCDecember 19, 2007

Stuffer Bear recall: Choking Hazard

Stuffer Bear Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Victoria’s Secret Internet site

Why was Stuffer Bear recalled?

The neck medallion zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

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. 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 Web site at www.victoriassecret.com

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
Holiday Cosmetics Stuffer Bears
Company
Chang Zhou Ganghua Mfg., of China, Victoria's Secret, of Columbus, Ohio
Quantity
About 80
Sold at
Victoria's Secret Web site (www.victoriassecret.com) during October 2007 for about $8.
Recall date
December 19, 2007
Incidents / injuries
No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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