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Christmas Stocking Decorative Bear Recalled As Choking Hazard

Recall 89-040 · May 16, 1989 · Christmas Stocking Decorative Bear

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
89-040 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 16, 1989
Brand
Christmas Stocking Decorative Bear
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
Jerry Elsner Company Christmas stockings with teddy bear decorations
Hazard
Choking and ingestion hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Last updated by CPSC
January 7, 2015

What was recalled

May 16, 1989 Release # 89-040 Christmas Stocking Decorative Bear Recalled As Choking Hazard WASHGTON D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Jerry Elsner Company, Bronx, New York is recalling a Christmas stocking decorated with a teddy bear. Two small bells on the front of the stocking can easily come off and may be a choking hazard to young children.The stocking is 12 inches in length and made of red and white furry material. A brown stuffed teddy bear head wearing a red and white Santa hat is attached to the top of the stocking. On the front of the stocking thread to a green bow ribbon two metal bells are sewn with thread to a green bow ribbon.About 4,400 of the teddy bear Christmas stockings were sold during the last Christmas season at retail stores nationwide for approximately $12.00. Neither the Jerry Elsner Company nor the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is aware of any injuries associated with the product.Consumers should immediately take the stocking away from infants and return the product to the retailer where purchased for a full refund. Consumers may also contact Jerry Elsner Co. Inc., at 1-800-223-4119 for additional information.The U.S. Customs Service identified the hazardous Christmas stockings at the Port of Newark, New Jersey during "Operation Toyland," a joint surveillance program with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Jerry Elsner.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 112 recalls in the lighting and electrical category, 47 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Jerry Elsner Company Christmas stockings with teddy bear decorations. C.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Follow the instructions in the official CPSC recall notice linked on this page.

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