CPSC, Inca Imports Announce Recall of Stuffed Bears
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-07-23). Hazards: laceration, choking. About 2,600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01205 |
| Published | 2001-07-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-03-23 |
| Product category | Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed |
| Products | Stuffed Bears |
| Firm named in the title | Inca Imports |
| Firms | Inca Imports, of Denver, Colo. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Peru |
| Units (US) | 2,600 |
| Hazard classes | laceration, choking |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Stores in tourist areas throughout Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas sold the bears, from July 1997 through February 2001, for between $20 to $50. |
Description
The recalled bears come in three sizes: small (8 1/2"), medium (12") and large (17"). The recalled bears have plastic eyes and noses, and red ribbon bows with bells. They are made of alpaca fur. The bears have a small sticker on the back side of the ribbon, which reads, in part, "Made in Peru."
Hazard
The noses, bells, and eyes of the bears can detach, presenting a choking hazard to young children. The eyes also present a sharp point hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should take these stuffed bears away from young children immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased, for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Inca Imports have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
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