CPSCGeneral Alert
Stuffer Bear Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Victoria’s Secr...
Published: December 19, 2007Recall ID: 08529Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The neck medallion zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Holiday Cosmetics Stuffer Bears
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Stuffer-Bear-Recalled-Due-to-Choking-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Victorias-Secret-Internet-site |
| Title | Stuffer Bear Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Victoria’s Secret Internet site |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/0e26f3f6797f4124ab87da1d47bb71a8.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Stuffer Bears |
| Hazards › Name | The neck medallion zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Holiday Cosmetics Stuffer Bears |
| Products › Type | Backpacks/Bags |
| Products › Category I D | 1837 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 80 |
| Recall I D | 4551 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Victoria's Secret, of Columbus, Ohio |
| Retailers › Name | Victoria's Secret Web site (www.victoriassecret.com) during October 2007 for about $8. |
| Recall Date | 2007-12-19T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 08529 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Chang Zhou Ganghua Mfg., of China |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Victoria's Secret toll-free at (877) 260-8419 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.victoriassecret.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |