WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), IKEA of Plymouth Meeting,
Pa., is recalling about 8,000 stuffed animals. The stuffed
animals' eyes can become detached, presenting a choking
hazard to young children.
CPSC and IKEA are not aware of any injuries involving
these stuffed animals. This recall is being conducted to
prevent the possibility of injury.
There are 12 types of stuffed animals involved in this
recall: a large penguin (model no. 97210280), a moose
(model no. 27217770), a bear (model no. 97192870), a dolphin
neckpillow and a bear neckpillow (both with model no.
29311596), a large cat (model no. 37211230), a small cat
(model no. 17211330), and a dog, a monkey, a cow, a small
penguin, and a hippopotamus (all with model no. 27204796).
The stuffed animals have sewn-on tags that display the model
number and are also labeled in part, "IKEA...Made in India."
IKEA stores nationwide sold the stuffed animals from
January 1997 through May 1997 for between $3 and $15.
Consumers should take these stuffed animals away from
young children immediately and return them to the nearest
IKEA store for a full refund or exchange for another soft
toy. For more information about this recall, consumers
should call IKEA at (800) 455-IKEA between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.
EDT Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT
Sunday.