Stuffer Bear Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Victoria’s Secret Internet site
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-12-19). Hazards: choking. About 80 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08529 |
| Published | 2007-12-19 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Backpacks/Bags |
| Products | Holiday Cosmetics Stuffer Bears |
| Firms | Chang Zhou Ganghua Mfg., of China (manufacturer); Victoria's Secret, of Columbus, Ohio (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 80 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Victoria's Secret Web site (www.victoriassecret.com) during October 2007 for about $8. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The neck medallion zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
No injuries have been reported.
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