Playskool Teddy Bear Recalled Due to Choking Hazard From Detaching Eyes

Plain-English summary

Playskool, Inc., a division of Hasbro, Inc., is voluntarily recalling its Teddy Bear number 5149. The product is a 13-inch tall, light brown soft plush teddy bear with dark eyes and a black nose. It features two sewn-in labels: a red label with the Playskool name and a white label with the item number and washing instructions. Approximately 170,390 units were distributed to retailers nationally from October 1990 through the end of 1992 and sold for approximately $15.00 each.

The recall is due to a potential choking hazard. Playskool received 18 complaints that the eyes separate from the teddy bear. Although the product passed all Federal regulations and no injuries have been reported, the company determined that a choking hazard exists. In the interest of children's safety, Playskool decided to recall the product.

Consumers who own the Playskool Teddy Bear should return the product to Playskool, Inc., P.O. Box 1990, Pawtucket, RI 02862-9940 for a full refund of the purchase price plus postage. Alternatively, consumers may return the product to the store where purchased for a full refund. For further information, consumers may write to the Playskool Teddy Bear Recall Program at 200 Narragansett Park Drive, P.O. Box 200, Pawtucket, RI 02860-0200, or call toll-free 1-800-752-9755.

The recalled product

Product

Playskool Teddy Bear soft plush teddy bears

Manufacturer

Hasbro

Category

Consumer Product — Toys

Hazard

• choking

Distribution

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