CPSC recall · Reported March 19, 2014
Vera Bradley Recalls Bear Ring Rattles and Bunny Toys Due to Choking Hazard
The pom-pom tail can detach from the body of the bear rattle and the bunny, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Vera Bradley Designs Inc., of Fort Wayne, Ind. recalled This recall involves all Vera Bradley Bear Ring Rattles and Bunny stuffed animal toys. Th….
Vera Bradley Recalls Bear Ring Rattles and Bunny Toys Due to Choking Hazard was recalled by Vera Bradley Designs Inc., of Fort Wayne, Ind. in March 19, 2014. Reason: The pom-pom tail can detach from the body of the bear rattle and the bunny, posing a choking hazard to young …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take them away from young children and stop using these reca…. Verify recall #14132 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Vera Bradley Designs Inc., of Fort Wayne, Ind. issued this CPSC recall-The pom-pom tail can detach from the body of the bear rattle and the bunny, posing a choking hazard to young ….
- None
- agency class
- March 19, 2014
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14132 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, 6 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.
Household Products recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 3,089 household products recalls on record
Product description
This recall involves all Vera Bradley Bear Ring Rattles and Bunny stuffed animal toys. The products are made of cotton and fleece. The bear ring rattle has a white teddy bear head, arms attached to an O-shaped body with a green, blue, brown and pink crisscross pattern design rattle. The bear ring rattle measures about 4.25 inches in diameter. The bunny is 10 inches tall from the top of its head to the bottom of its foot and was sold in three printed patterns. The "Bunny in Lilli Bell" has green vines with pink and orange flowers on the body, limbs and the back of the ears. The "Bunny in Lola" has a crisscross geometric pattern on the arms, legs and ears of the white headed bunny with a floral print body. The "Bunny in Tutti Frutti" has a green with a pink and yellow floral printed pattern fabric covering whole body. All of the recalled rattles and bunnies have a white pom-pom tail on the back of the item. The name Vera Bradley is marked on a tag attached to each item along with the following serial numbers: Item Pattern Serial No. Bunny Lola 007590013357145 Bunny Lillie Bell 0000630012803140 Bunny Tutti Frutti 0000630012803142 Bear Ring Rattle Lola 007590013234135
Reason for recall
The pom-pom tail can detach from the body of the bear rattle and the bunny, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take them away from young children and stop using these recalled products and return them to Vera Bradley for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 14132 |
| Date reported | March 19, 2014 |
| Date initiated | March 19, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Vera Bradley Designs Inc., of Fort Wayne, Ind. |
| Affected scope | About 98,000 |
| 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 immediately take them away from young children and stop using these recalled products and return them to Vera Br…
- Check the recall number (14132) 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Why was this product recalled? ▼
What should consumers do? ▼
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Nationwide recalls with similar severity or category timing
Consumer-product notices outside this firm and state, matched by severity timing and product category.
Similar severity · nearest report date
Same archive severity grade, closest by report date among other firms and states.
Similar Household Products · nearest report date
Same product category, closest by report date among other firms and states (deduped against the severity set).
Compare this recall with CCM Hockey U.S. Recalls FMHVR Hybrid Visors and ACCHVR Repl… → · All Household Products recalls
Methodology · Corrections · Archive as of August 2026