The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·86074·Announced 1986-11-24

Nike Stuffed Toy Bears Recalled Due to Choking Hazard from Small Parts

Nike and Superior Toy are recalling approximately 25,000 stuffed bears because their eyes may detach, posing a choking hazard to 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 from small parts, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Superior Toy and Novelty Corporation and NIKE Inc. are voluntarily recalling approximately 25,000 stuffed toy bears. The recall was initiated because the eyes on the bears may separate, creating a choking hazard for children. These toys violate federal safety standards regarding small parts that can detach.

The bears were distributed as a "free gift with purchase" promotion with NIKE athletic shoes between September 4 and 14, 1986. They were sold at Mervyn's department stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington.

Consumers should return the NIKE stuffed bears to the footwear department of the nearest Mervyn's store. A certificate for a $5 credit on the next purchase of NIKE athletic footwear from Mervyn's will be issued for each bear returned. No injuries have been reported involving these toys.

The recalled product

Product
Nike free gift stuffed toy bears
Manufacturer
Nike
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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