CPSC recall · Reported October 17, 2002
CPSC, IKEA Announce Recall of Stuffed Teddy Bears
The plastic beads inside of the bears could come out of the seams, posing an aspiration hazard to young children, who could inhale the small beads.
The CPSC recalled The recalled SNUTTIG Bear Soft Toys are red, yellow, blue and black and are about six inc….
CPSC, IKEA Announce Recall of Stuffed Teddy Bears was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 17, 2002. Reason: The plastic beads inside of the bears could come out of the seams, posing an aspiration hazard to young child…. Remedy: Consumers should take these bears away from young children immediately and return them to…. Verify recall #03020 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The plastic beads inside of the bears could come out of the seams, posing an aspiration hazard to young child….
- None
- agency class
- October 17, 2002
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recalled SNUTTIG Bear Soft Toys are red, yellow, blue and black and are about six inches tall. The bears have a contrasting color on the nose, ears, and feet. The name "SNUTTIG," the model number 700- 371-56, the manufacturer code 17596 and the words "Made in Indonesia" are all printed on the product label.
Reason for recall
The plastic beads inside of the bears could come out of the seams, posing an aspiration hazard to young children, who could inhale the small beads.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should take these bears away from young children immediately and return them to an IKEA store for a $5 gift card towards another IKEA product.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03020 |
| Date reported | October 17, 2002 |
| Date initiated | October 17, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 7,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should take these bears away from young children immediately and return them to an IKEA store for a $5 gift card toward…
- Check the recall number (03020) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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