CPSC, Inca Imports Announce Recall of Stuffed Bears
What was recalled
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.
Injuries
CPSC and Inca Imports have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Made in
Peru
Where it was 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.
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