Stuffer Bear Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Victoria’s Secret Internet site
CPSC recall 08529 · announced December 19, 2007 · Chang Zhou Ganghua Mfg · 80 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The neck medallion zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Victoria's Secret Web site (www.victoriassecret.com) during October 2007 for about $8.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.