CPSC, IKEA Announce Recall of Stuffed Teddy Bears
CPSC recall 03020 · announced October 17, 2002 · Ikea · 7,000 units affected
The product
The recalled SNUTTIG Bear Soft Toys are red, yellow, blue and black and are about six inches tall. The bears have a contrasting color on the nose, ears, and feet. The name "SNUTTIG," the model number 700- 371-56, the manufacturer code 17596 and the words "Made in Indonesia" are all printed on the product label.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): IKEA has not received any report of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Sold at: IKEA stores nationwide sold the bears, from August 2001 through September 2002, for about $2.
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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.