CPSC, IKEA Announce Recall of Stuffed Teddy Bears
Recalled October 17, 2002 · CPSC recall 03020 · IKEA
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.
Units
About 7,000
Incidents / injuries
IKEA has not received any report of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Contact
For more information, consumers should contact IKEA at (888) 966-4532) anytime or visit the company's website at www.ikea-usa.com
Product
Stuffed Teddy Bears
Imported by
IKEA, of Plymouth Meeting, Pa.
Retailers
IKEA stores nationwide sold the bears, from August 2001 through September 2002, for about $2.
Made in
Indonesia
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →