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

Active Recall Announced December 19, 2007 CPSC #08529

Quick answer

Stuffer Bear Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Victoria’s Secret Internet site is CPSC recall #08529, announced on December 19, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brands: Chang Zhou Ganghua Mfg., Victoria's Secret.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Holiday Cosmetics Stuffer Bears

Recalled brands

Chang Zhou Ganghua Mfg., Victoria's Secret

Remedy

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 date

December 19, 2007

Categories

Backpacks/Bags

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08529?

CPSC recall #08529 covers Stuffer Bear Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Victoria’s Secret Internet site, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 19, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #08529?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08529 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Stuffer Bear Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Victoria’s Secret Internet site on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Stuffer-Bear-Recalled-Due-to-Choking-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Victorias-Secret-Internet-site. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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