Playskool Inc. Announces Recall Of Its Playskool Teddy Bear
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 93-071 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- April 24, 1993
- Brand
- Playskool
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Playskool Teddy Bear soft plush teddy bears
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 24, 1993
What was recalled
May 24, 1993 Release # 93-071 PRODUCT: Playskool Inc., Teddy Bear number 5149, soft, plush teddy bear is light brown with dark eyes and a black nose. The 13-inch tall teddy bear has two sewn-in labels: a red label with the Playskool name and a white label with the item number and washing instructions. About 170,390 Teddy Bears were shipped from October 1990 through the end of 1992, and sold for approximately $15.00 each. PROBLEM: Although the Teddy Bear passed all Federal regulations, Playskool received 18 complaints that the eyes separate from the Teddy Bear. While no injuries have been reported, a choking hazard does exist. WHAT TO DO: Return the Teddy Bear to Playskool, Inc., P.O. Box 1990, Pawtucket, RI 02802 for a full refund of the purchase price and postage; or return the Teddy Bear to the store where purchased for a full refund. For further information consumers may write to: Playskool Teddy Bear Recall Program, 200 Narragansett Park, PO Box 200, Pawtucket, RI 02860-0200; or call toll-free 1-800-752-9755. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Playskool, Inc., a division of Hasbro, Inc., of Pawtucket, RI, is voluntarily recalling its Teddy Bear number 5149. CPSC was informed of a potential choking hazard by Playskool after the company received 18 complaints of the eyes separating from the Playskool Teddy Bear. Although the Playskool Teddy Bear has passed all Federal regulations and no injuries have been reported, a choking hazard does exist. In the interest of children's safety, Playskool decided to recall the product. Approximately 170,390 Teddy Bears were distributed to retailers from October 1990 through the end of 1992. The bears were distributed nationally through wholesale and retail outlets and sold for approximately $15.00 each. The soft plush Playskool Teddy Bear is light brown with dark brown eyes and a black nose. The bear is approximately 13 inches tall and has two sewn-in labels: a red label with the Playskool name and a white label with the item number and washing instructions. Consumers who own the Playskool Teddy Bear should return the product to Playskool, Inc., PO Box 1990, Pawtucket, RI 02862-9940 for a full refund of the purchase price plus postage. Consumers may also return the product to the store where purchased for a full refund. For further information, consumers may write to: Playskool Teddy Bear Recall Program, 200 Narragansett Park Drive, P.O. Box 200, Pawtucket, RI 02860- 0200; or call toll free 1-800-752-9755
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Playskool Teddy Bear soft plush teddy bears
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Hasbro; Playskool.
Recall history and context
Playskool appears in 12 CPSC recalls on record. See all Playskool recalls.
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?
Playskool Teddy Bear soft plush teddy bears. , Teddy Bear number 5149, soft, plush teddy bear is light brown with dark eyes and a black nose.
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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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 24, 1993. 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.