Recalls / 2002-10-17
CPSC, IKEA Announce Recall of Stuffed Teddy Bears
03020 · Recalled 2002-10-17 · CPSC page
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.
Hazards
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.
Reported injuries
IKEA has not received any report of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
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.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Stuffed Teddy Bears | About 7,000 |
Parties
- Importer
- IKEA, of Plymouth Meeting, Pa.
- Made in
- Indonesia
- Sold at
- IKEA 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: CPSC recall 03020. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.