The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09156·Announced 2009-03-17

State Farm Recalls Good Neigh Bears Due to Choking Hazard

State Farm is recalling Good Neigh Bears because plastic eyes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard for young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

State Farm is recalling approximately 800,000 Good Neigh Bears in the United States and 27,000 in Canada. The recall involves 11-inch and 18-inch brown bears with plastic eyes that wear a white and red State Farm shirt. The bears were distributed for free through State Farm agents and at sponsored events from September 2005 through March 2007.

The recall is due to a choking hazard, as the plastic eyes on the bears can come off. State Farm has received one report of a plastic eye detaching and a child placing it in her mouth, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately take these bears away from young children and discard them. For additional information, consumers can contact State Farm toll-free at (877) 226-8079 or visit the company's website.

The recalled product

Product
State Farm Good Neigh Bears
Hazard
Affected units
800,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.