CPSC2002-10-17
CPSC, IKEA Announce Recall of Stuffed Teddy Bears
IKEA, of Plymouth Meeting, Pa.
Hazard
The plastic beads inside of the bears could come out of the seams, posing an aspiration hazard to young children, who could inhale the small beads.
Remedy
Consumers should take these bears away from young children immediately and return them to an IKEA store for a $5 gift card towards another IKEA product.
Sold at
IKEA stores nationwide sold the bears, from August 2001 through September 2002, for about $2.
Affected count
About 7,000
Injuries reported
IKEA has not received any report of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Manufactured in
Indonesia
Products
Stuffed Teddy Bears
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers should contact IKEA at (888) 966-4532) anytime or visit the company's website at www.ikea-usa.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-IKEA-Announce-Recall-of-Stuffed-Teddy-Bears-Don't want to check this manually?
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