The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·96145·Announced 1996-06-11

Gibson Greetings Recalls Stuffed Bears and Cats Due to Choking Hazard

Gibson Greetings is recalling about 69,700 Keepsake Kritters stuffed bears and cats because their eyes may separate, 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 criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Gibson Greetings Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling approximately 69,700 "Keepsake Kritters" stuffed bears and cats in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall involves the brown "Orson" bear and the white "Abby" cat, which measure about eight inches high. The toys' eyes may separate from the body, presenting a choking hazard to young children.

The affected toys were sold nationwide in grocery stores, card shops, and specialty retailers from March 15, 1996, to April 22, 1996, at a price of approximately $15 each. Beige hang tags attached to the toys' ears read in part, "Gibson Keepsake Kritters ... 1996 Gibson Greetings Inc. ... Made in China." Gibson Greetings brought the hazard to CPSC's attention after it was discovered by a sales associate. The company and CPSC are not aware of any injuries involving this toy.

Consumers should take the bears and cats away from young children immediately. To obtain a full refund, consumers can return the toys to the store where purchased or mail them to Gibson Greetings Inc., P.O. Box 371804, Cincinnati, OH 45222-1804, Attn: Jo Poppe/Recall. Gibson will send consumers a refund plus mailing expenses. For more information, consumers may call Gibson Greetings toll free at (800) 345-6521. No other "Keepsake Kritters" are involved in this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Gibson Greetings Keepsake Kritters stuffed bears
Manufacturer
Gibson Greetings
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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