CPSC, Inca Imports Announce Recall of Stuffed Bears
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 01-205 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- July 23, 2001
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Stuffed Bears
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion, Laceration and cuts hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestionLaceration and cuts
- Units
- About 2,600
- Made in
- Peru
- Last updated by CPSC
- March 23, 2026
What was recalled
The recalled bears come in three sizes: small (8 1/2"), medium (12") and large (17"). The recalled bears have plastic eyes and noses, and red ribbon bows with bells. They are made of alpaca fur. The bears have a small sticker on the back side of the ribbon, which reads, in part, "Made in Peru."
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Stuffed Bears · About 2,600 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Stores in tourist areas throughout Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas sold the bears, from July 1997 through February 2001, for between $20 to $50.; Inca Imports, of Denver, Colo..
Injuries or incidents reported
CPSC and Inca Imports have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Consumer contact
Consumers can call Inca Imports toll-free at (800) 279-4040 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or write to Don Donahue, Inca Imports 451 E. 58th Ave, P.O. Box 132, Denver, CO 80216.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Stuffed Bears (About 2,600 units). The recalled bears come in three sizes: small (8 1/2"), medium (12") and large (17").
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion, Laceration and cuts hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should take these stuffed bears away from young children immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased, for a full refund.
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