Teddy Pet With Cassette talking teddy bear toys
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Star Sales Company is recalling its Teddy Pet With Cassette #3851, a 12-inch battery-operated animated teddy bear with a code "HS-703" on its back tag, due to a fire hazard. The bear's inadequate wire insulation could cause it to catch fire. Approximately 1,015 units have been sold nationwide since 1986. One fire incident resulting in property damage has been reported, but no injuries have occurred.
Consumers who own this Teddy Pet With Cassette should stop using it immediately. According to the recall notice, affected consumers should return the product to the retail store where it was purchased for a full refund, or call Star Sales Company's toll-free number at 1-800-347-9494 for instructions on how to return the product.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
June 20, 1991 Release # 91-085 Star Sales Company Recalls Teddy Pet With Cassette WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Star Sales Company, Knoxville, TN today announced a voluntary recall of its Teddy Pet With Cassette #3851 because the bear could catch on fire due to inadequate insulation around the wires within the teddy bear. The company sold 1,015 units of the Teddy Pet With Cassette nationwide since 1986. No injuries have been reported. The Ohio State Fire Marshall's Office reported to CPSC one fire incident with this teddy bear resulting in property damage only. This item is a 12-inch tall battery-operated animated brown and white teddy bear which has moving eyes, ears and mouth and produces sounds by means of an audio tape. A tag attached to the back lists the code "HS-703." Consumers who have this Teddy Pet With Cassette should discontinue use and return it to the retail store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers may also call Star Sales Company at its toll-free number, 1-800-347-9494, for instructions on returning the product. The recall is being announced as part of CPSC's mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for product safety. Some 15,000 types of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 29 million injuries and 22,000 deaths
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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