Thursday, December 20, 2007

Victoria's Secret Teddy Bear Recall


The Teddy Bear sold at Victoria's Secret is subject to a recall.


The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Holiday Cosmetics Stuffer Bears

Units: About 80

Importer: Victoria�s Secret, of Columbus, Ohio

Manufacturer: Chang Zhou Ganghua Mfg., of China

Hazard: The neck medallion zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: No injuries have been reported.

Description: 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.

Sold by: Victoria�s Secret Web site (www.victoriassecret.com) during October 2007 for about $8.

Manufactured in: China

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.

source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission

Check to see if you have a Victoria's Secret Teddy Bear that is subject to the recall.


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