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CPSC, IKEA Announce Recall of Stuffed Teddy Bears

U.S. CPSCInjuriesSold on IKEAOct 17, 2002
Recalled Teddy Bears
Recalled Teddy Bears

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Incidents & injuries

IKEA has not received any report of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Product 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.

Sold on

IKEA stores nationwide sold the bears, from August 2001 through September 2002, for about $2.

Contact the company

For more information, consumers should contact IKEA at (888) 966-4532) anytime or visit the company's website at www.ikea-usa.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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