The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14132·Announced 2014-03-19

Vera Bradley Recalls Bear Rattles and Bunny Toys for Choking Hazard

Vera Bradley is recalling about 98,000 Bear Ring Rattles and Bunny stuffed toys because the pom-pom tail 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 to young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Vera Bradley Designs Inc. is recalling approximately 98,000 Bear Ring Rattles and Bunny stuffed animal toys. The products are made of cotton and fleece and feature a white pom-pom tail on the back. The recall includes the Bear Ring Rattle in the Lola pattern and three variations of the Bunny toy: Bunny in Lilli Bell, Bunny in Lola, and Bunny in Tutti Frutti. Specific serial numbers are listed on the tags attached to each item.

The recall is due to a choking hazard, as the pom-pom tail can detach from the body of the bear rattle and the bunny. Vera Bradley has received two reports that the pom-pom tail detached from the product, but no injuries have been reported.

The products were sold at Vera Bradley retail stores, department stores, specialty gift shops, and online at www.verabradley.com and other online stores from September 2012 to January 2014 for between $12 and $19. Consumers should immediately take the products away from young children, stop using them, and return them to Vera Bradley for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Vera Bradley toll-free at (888) 855-8372 or visit www.verabradley.com.

The recalled product

Product
Vera Bradley Bear Ring Rattles and Bunny Stuffed Toys
Manufacturer
Vera Bradley Designs Inc., of Fort Wayne, Ind.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
98,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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