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CPSC, IKEA Announce Recall of Stuffed Teddy Bears

Recall 03-020 · October 17, 2002

What to doConsumers should take these bears away from young children immediately and return them to an IKEA store for a $5 gift card towards another IKEA product.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
03-020 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 17, 2002
Category
Toys and games
Products
Stuffed Teddy Bears
Hazard
Choking and ingestion hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Units
About 7,000
Made in
Indonesia
Last updated by CPSC
April 30, 2025

What was recalled

The recalled SNUTTIG Bear Soft Toys are red, yellow, blue and black and are about six inches tall. The bears have a contrasting color on the nose, ears, and feet. The name "SNUTTIG," the model number 700- 371-56, the manufacturer code 17596 and the words "Made in Indonesia" are all printed on the product label.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Stuffed Teddy Bears · About 7,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: IKEA stores nationwide sold the bears, from August 2001 through September 2002, for about $2.; IKEA, of Plymouth Meeting, Pa..

Injuries or incidents reported

IKEA has not received any report of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Consumer contact

For more information, consumers should contact IKEA at (888) 966-4532) anytime or visit the company's website at www.ikea-usa.com

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 Teddy Bears (About 7,000 units). The recalled SNUTTIG Bear Soft Toys are red, yellow, blue and black and are about six inches tall.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should take these bears away from young children immediately and return them to an IKEA store for a $5 gift card towards another IKEA product.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 30, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.