CPSC recall 00-053, announced January 13, 2000, covers The Vermont Teddy Bear Miniature skateboard keychains attached to Z.Z. Jamboarder teddy bears (about 15,500 units). The skateboards' wheels can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should take these skateboard keychains away from young children immediately, and return them to any Zany Brainy® store to receive a Zooolennium bean-filled plush baby animal toy. Recall contact: call (877) 293-2327, or go to www.zanybrainy.com.
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Which products are included?
The skateboard keychain is about 3.75 inches long with red wheels. Z.Z. Jamboarder is a light brown teddy bear, about 15 inches long and wears a white shirt, jeans, a purple hat and sunglasses. The shirt and skateboard have matching emblems showing a bear head inside a red circle. The skateboard keychain is attached to a loop on the right side of the bear's jeans. A sewn-in tag under the left arm of the bear reads, "Z.Z. Jamboarder™" and, on the back, "Limited Edition 1999."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The skateboards' wheels can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
The firms are aware of two reports of wheels coming off these skateboards, but no injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these skateboard keychains away from young children immediately, and return them to any Zany Brainy® store to receive a Zooolennium bean-filled plush baby animal toy. Consumers also can return the teddy bear and skateboard keychain set to receive a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- The Vermont Teddy Bear
- Manufacturer
- The Vermont Teddy Bear Co.®, of Shelburne, Vt.
- Recall number
- 00-053
- Units
- About 15,500
- Sold at / sales period
- Zany Brainy® sold the teddy bears with keychains nationwide through their stores, website and catalog, from November 1999 through December 1999, for $10 to $13, with the purchase of $50 of other merchandise.
- Distributor
- Zany Brainy, Inc.®, of King of Prussia, Pa.
Miniature skateboard keychains attached to Z.Z. Jamboarder teddy bears
CPSC product type: Key Rings/Chains
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers can call their local Zany Brainy® store or visit the website at www.zanybrainy.com. Consumers also can call The Vermont Teddy Bear Co.® toll-free at (877) 293-2327 between 8:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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