The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·97113·Announced 1997-05-01

Mazel Recalls Dandee Teddy Precious Indian Stuffed Bears Due to Choking Hazard

The Mazel Co. is recalling about 835 Dandee Teddy Precious Indian stuffed bears because detachable beads pose a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 that could lead to death, but the source explicitly states that CPSC is not aware of any injuries, fitting the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

The Mazel Co. of Solon, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling approximately 835 Dandee Teddy Precious Indian girl and boy stuffed bears in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The bears, manufactured by Dandee International, feature Native American style clothing with beads on the headband and at the waist or neck. These beads can detach, creating a risk that young children may choke on them or inhale them into their lungs, which could lead to death.

The affected bears are light brown, measure approximately 18 inches in length, and wear brown vinyl dresses or shirts and pants trimmed with Native American embroidery. A label sewn to each bear's foot reads "Teddy Precious," and sewn-in tags identify the manufacturer as "DANDEE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED...MADE IN CHINA." Some tags include SKU # 089318 for the girl bear or SKU # 089334 for the boy bear.

Independent discount and 50-Off stores sold the bears nationwide from July 1996 through December 1996 for about $13. CPSC is not aware of any injuries involving these toys, and the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Consumers should take the bears away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or a replacement toy. For more information, consumers can call The Mazel Co.'s Customer Service Department at (800) 443-4789.

The recalled product

Product
Dandee Teddy Precious Indian girl and boy stuffed bears
Manufacturer
Dandee International
Category
Consumer Product — Stuffed Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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