CPSC recall 03-020, announced October 17, 2002, covers IKEA Stuffed Teddy Bears (about 7,000 units). 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. 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. Recall contact: call (888) 966-4532, or go to www.ikea-usa.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
IKEA has not received any report of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- IKEA
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 03-020
- Units
- About 7,000
- Manufactured in
- Indonesia
- Sold at / sales period
- IKEA stores nationwide sold the bears, from August 2001 through September 2002, for about $2.
- Importer
- IKEA, of Plymouth Meeting, Pa.
Stuffed Teddy Bears
CPSC product type: Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers should contact IKEA at (888) 966-4532) anytime or visit the company's website at www.ikea-usa.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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