Stuffed Bears
CPSC, Inca Imports Announce Recall of Stuffed Bears
WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Inca Imports, of Denver, Colo., is voluntarily
recalling about 2,600 stuffed bears. 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.
CPSC and Inca Imports have not received any reports of injuries. This
recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
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."
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.
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. Consumers also can call Inca Imports toll-free at (800)
279-4040 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or write to
Don Donahue, Inca Imports 451 E. 58th Ave, P.O. Box 132, Denver, CO
80216.
The U.S. Customs Service in Denver, Colo., notified CPSC of these
stuffed bears during import screening at the port.
To see a picture of the recalled product(s) visit the CPSC's web site.
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