CPSC recall 09-156, announced March 17, 2009, covers State Farm Good Neigh Bears (about 800,000 units). The eyes on these bears can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately take these bears away from young children and discard them. Recall contact: call (877) 226-8079, or go to www.statefarm.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves the 11-inch (28 cm) and 18-inch (46 cm) State Farm Good Neigh Bears with plastic eyes. The bears are brown and wear a white and red State Farm shirt.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The eyes on these bears can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
State Farm received one report of the plastic eye of a bear coming off and a child placing it in her mouth. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take these bears away from young children and discard them.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- State Farm
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 09-156
- Units
- About 800,000 in the United States and 27,000 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- The bears were given away free through State Farm agents and at State Farm sponsored events from September 2005 through March 2007.
- Distributor
- State Farm, of Bloomington, Ill.
State Farm Good Neigh Bears
CPSC product type: Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact State Farm toll-free at (877) 226-8079 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT or visit the company's website at www.statefarm.com or www.statefarm.ca
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