Holiday Cosmetics Stuffer Bears

CPSC Recall #08-529 — December 18, 2007

Recall #08-529 Date: December 18, 2007 Remedy: Refund

Product

Holiday Cosmetics Stuffer Bears

Description

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Victoria's Secret, of Columbus, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 80 Holiday Cosmetics Stuffer Bears. The neck medallion zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Name of Product: Holiday Cosmetics Stuffer BearsUnits: About 80Importer: Victoria's Secret, of Columbus, OhioManufacturer: Chang Zhou Ganghua Mfg., of ChinaHazard: The neck medallion zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: No injuries have been reported.Description: The cosmetic stuffer bear was designed to hold cosmetics and/or gift cards. It is a plush bear with a zipper down the body. A "VS" neck medallion serves as the zipper pull. The bear was sold in pink and leopard.Sold by: Victoria's Secret website (www.victoriassecret.com) during October 2007 for about $8.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the stuffer bears and keep out of the reach of young children. Victoria's Secret has sent consumers a postage paid return mailer enclosed. Customers returning the bear will receive a refund, postage and a $10 gift certificate.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Victoria's Secret toll-free at (877) 260-8419 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.victoriassecret.com.

Hazard

The neck medallion zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents / Injuries

No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the stuffer bears and keep out of the reach of young children. Victoria's Secret has sent consumers a postage paid return mailer enclosed. Customers returning the bear will receive a refund, postage and a $10 gift certificate.

Units Affected

About 80

Sold At

Victoria's Secret website (www.victoriassecret.com) during October 2007 for about $8.

Manufacturer

Chang Zhou Ganghua Mfg., of China

Manufactured In

China