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Stuffer Bear Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Victoria’s Secret Internet site

Recalled December 19, 2007 · CPSC recall 08529 · Stuffer

Recalled Stuffer Bears
Hazard
The neck medallion zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
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.
Units
About 80
Incidents / injuries
No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

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.

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

Product
Holiday Cosmetics Stuffer Bears
Manufacturer(s)
Chang Zhou Ganghua Mfg., of China
Imported by
Victoria's Secret, of Columbus, Ohio
Retailers
Victoria's Secret Web site (www.victoriassecret.com) during October 2007 for about $8.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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