WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Mazel Co. of Solon,
Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 835 Teddy Precious
Indian girl and boy stuffed bears. The bears' Native
American style clothing has beads on the headband and at the
waist or neck. The beads can detach and young children can
choke on the beads or inhale them into their lungs, which
could lead to death.
CPSC is not aware of any injuries involving these toys.
This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of
injury.
The light brown bears, measuring approximately 18
inches in length, each wear a brown vinyl dress or shirt and
pants trimmed with Native American embroidery and a
headband patterned with matching embroidery. A label sewn to
each bear's foot reads, "Teddy Precious ." The bears each
have a sewn-in tag that reads in part, "DANDEE INTERNATIONAL
LIMITED...MADE IN CHINA." Some tags also include "SKU #
089318" (girl) or "SKU # 089334" (boy).
Independent discount and 50-Off stores sold the
bears nationwide from July 1996 through December 1996 for
about $13.
Consumers should take the bears away from young
children immediately and return the bears to the store where
purchased for a full refund or a replacement toy. For more
information, consumers should call The Mazel Co.'s Customer
Service Department at (800) 443-4789.