Stuffer Bear Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Victoria’s Secret Internet site

The neck medallion zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #: 08529
Affected scope: About 80

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Chang Zhou Ganghua Mfg., of China recalled The cosmetic stuffer bear was designed to hold cosmetics and/or gift cards. It is a plush….

Stuffer Bear Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Victoria’s Secret Intern… was recalled by Chang Zhou Ganghua Mfg., of China in December 19, 2007. Reason: The neck medallion zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the stuffer bears and keep out of the reach of yo…. Verify recall #08529 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Chang Zhou Ganghua Mfg., of China issued this CPSC recall-The neck medallion zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children..

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agency class: December 19, 2007
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08529 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 1 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The cosmetic stuffer bear was designed to hold cosmetics and/or gift cards. It is a plush bear with a zipper down the body. A "VS" neck medallion serves as the zipper pull. The bear was sold in pink and leopard.

Reason for recall

The neck medallion zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the stuffer bears and keep out of the reach of young children. Victoria's Secret has sent consumers a postage paid return mailer enclosed. Customers returning the bear will receive a refund, postage and a $10 gift certificate.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	08529
Date reported	December 19, 2007
Date initiated	December 19, 2007
Recalling firm	Chang Zhou Ganghua Mfg., of China
Affected scope	About 80
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 immediately stop using the stuffer bears and keep out of the reach of young children. Victoria's Secret has sent…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The neck medallion zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 19, 2007. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08529.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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