Dan-Dee Teddy Bear Recalled Due to Choking Hazard from Beads

Plain-English summary

Dan-Dee International Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 11,600 "Teddy Precious Indian Girl" stuffed bears in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall was initiated after CPSC identified during routine surveillance that the American Indian-style clothing on the bears includes a headband and waist sash decorated with beads that can detach. These detached beads can be choked on or inhaled by young children, which could lead to death. CPSC is not aware of any injuries involving this toy, and the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

The affected bears are light brown, measure approximately 18 inches in length, and wear a brown vinyl dress trimmed with Native American embroidery. A pink label sewn to each bear's foot reads in part, "Teddy Precious ." The blue and white tag sewn into the animal's lower back reads in part, "DAN-DEE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, JERSEY CITY, N.J. 07305 ... MADE IN CHINA." Some bears' tags also include "SKU # 089318."

The bears were sold nationwide at Kay Bee Toy & Hobby Shops retail stores from March 1995 through March 1996 for approximately $13. Consumers should take the bear away from young children immediately and return the toy to any Kay Bee Toy & Hobby Shop for a full refund or a replacement toy. For more information, consumers can call Dan-Dee International Inc. toll free at (800) 477-8697.

The recalled product

Product

Teddy Bear Recalled by Dan-Dee International

Manufacturer

KB Toys

Category

Consumer Product — Stuffed Toys

Hazard

• choking

Distribution

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