Stuffed Toys for Tots and Teens stuffed teddy bear
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Toycraft Industries of Brooklyn, New York is recalling a 26-inch tall stuffed teddy bear sold in assorted colors because the plastic eyes and nose are small parts that can come off and present a serious choking hazard. A 2-year-old child died of asphyxiation when the plastic nose from one of these bears lodged in her larynx. The bears are identified by a sewn-in tag stating "Toycraft Industries, Inc., Brooklyn, New York" and "Stuffed Toys for Tots and Teens." Approximately 9,000 of these bears were sold during the past year for around $6.00 each.
According to the recall notice, consumers should take the bear away from young children. The record states that a full refund will be offered at the store where the bear was purchased, and consumers can call Toycraft at (718) 788-2900 for additional information.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Choking
Stuffed Bear Recalled by Toycraft NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 1988 Release # 88-035 Toycraft Recalls Stuffed Bear WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Toycraft Industries of Brooklyn, New York is voluntarily recalling a stuffed teddy bear. The eyes and nose come off the bear and are small parts which present a serious choking hazard. A 2 year old child died of asphyxiation when the plastic nose from the teddy bear lodged at the base of her larynx. The teddy bears are 26 inches tall and 9 inches wide across the chest and come in assorted colors. A sewn-in tag on the bears identifies the manufacturer as "Toycraft Industries, Inc., Brooklyn, New York," and further states, "Stuffed Toys for Tots and Teens." Consumers should take the bear away from young children. A full refund will be offered at the store where the bear was purchased. Approximately 9,000 of the bears were sold during this past year for around $6.00. Anyone wishing additional information may call Toycraft at (718) 788-2900.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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