Safety regulator, Inca Imports Announce Recall of Stuffed Bears
Recall 01205 · Jul 23, 2001 · Inca Imports
2,600
units affected
2,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01205
- Date
- Jul 23, 2001
- Company
- Inca Imports
- Units affected
- 2,600
- Product
- Stuffed Bears
- Product type
- Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
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."
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled stuffed bears?
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.
What is the hazard?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.