Gibson Greetings Keepsake Kritters stuffed bears
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Gibson Greetings Inc. is recalling approximately 69,700 "Keepsake Kritters" stuffed bears and cats because the toys' eyes may separate, creating a choking hazard for young children. The recalled stuffed animals are about eight inches tall and include a brown bear named "Orson" (item 1599QR925-0010) and a white cat named "Abby" (item 1599QR927-0010). The toys have beige hang tags reading "Gibson Keepsake Kritters ... 1996 Gibson Greetings Inc. ... Made in China" and were sold nationwide between March 15 and April 22, 1996, at approximately $15 each in grocery stores, card shops, and specialty retailers. No injuries have been reported.
According to the recall notice, affected consumers should take the stuffed animals away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Alternatively, consumers may mail the toy to Gibson Greetings Inc., P.O. Box 371804, Cincinnati, OH 45222-1804, Attn: Jo Poppe/Recall, and Gibson will send a refund plus reimbursement for mailing expenses. For additional information, consumers can call Gibson Greetings toll-free at (800) 345-6521.
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Choking
Stuffed Animal Recalled by Gibson Greetings NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: June 11, 1996 (301) 504-7908 Release # 96-145 CPSC and Gibson Greetings Announce Stuffed Animal Recall WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Gibson Greetings Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 69,700 "Keepsake Kritters" stuffed bears and cats. The stuffed animals' eyes may separate from the toy, presenting a choking hazard to young children. Gibson Greetings and CPSC are not aware of any injuries involving this toy. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The stuffed animals measure about eight inches high. The brown "Orson" bear, item 1599QR925-0010, with brown eyes and brown trim, wears a sweater patterned like an American flag. The white "Abby" cat, item 1599QR927-0010, with blue eyes and pink trim, wears a multi-colored, flecked sweater. Beige hang tags attached to the toys' ears read in part, "Gibson Keepsake Kritters ... 1996 Gibson Greetings Inc. ... Made in China." The toys were sold nationwide at a price of approximately $15 each in grocery stores, card shops, and specialty retailers from March 15, 1996 to April 22, 1996. Consumers should take the bears and cats away from young children immediately and return the toys to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers can also mail thetoy to Gibson Greetings Inc., P.O. Box 371804, Cincinnati, OH 45222-1804, Attn: Jo Poppe/Recall. Gibson will send consumers a refund plus mailing expenses. For more information consumers may call Gibson Greetings toll free at (800) 345-6521. No other "Keepsake Kritters" are involved in this recall. Gibson Greetings brought the hazard to CPSC's attention after it was discovered by a Gibson sales associate.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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