Care Bears Lunch Kits with Water Bottles
CPSC Recall #05-012 — October 14, 2004
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 05-012 |
| Recall Date | October 14, 2004 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 13,000 |
| Manufacturer | Sky High International LLC, of New York, N.Y. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Kohl's Department Stores nationwide from July 2004 through September 2004 for about $13. |
Product
Care Bears Lunch Kits with Water Bottles
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sky High International LLC, of New York, N.Y. is voluntarily recalling about 13,000 Care Bears Lunch Kits with Water Bottles. The pull-up drinking spout can detach from the bottle, posing a choking hazard to young children.Name of product: Care Bears Lunch Kits with Water BottlesUnits: About 13,000Manufacturer: Sky High International LLC, of New York, N.Y.Hazard: The pull-up drinking spout can detach from the bottle, posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of the drinking spouts detaching. No injuries have been reported.Description: The recalled purple and blue lunch bags are about 9-inches tall and have a rainbow strap. A multi-colored, shiny-plastic front displays Care Bears characters and the name "Care Bears." The lunch bags are insulated and have a netted side pocket used to hold a 6 oz. water bottle.Sold at: Kohl's Department Stores nationwide from July 2004 through September 2004 for about $13.Manufactured in: China.Remedy: Consumers are advised to stop using the water bottles immediately and contact Sky High International for a refund of the water bottle.Consumer Contact: Call Sky High International at (800) 868-7870 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit Kohl's website at www.kohls.com.
Hazard
The pull-up drinking spout can detach from the bottle, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents & Injuries
The firm has received two reports of the drinking spouts detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers are advised to stop using the water bottles immediately and contact Sky High International for a refund of the water bottle.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
Federal law prohibits the sale of toys with small parts for children under age 3. CPSC uses a standardized small parts cylinder to test whether pieces from a toy can fit entirely inside — if they can, they are considered a choking hazard. Products marketed for children under 3 must not contain any small parts. Beyond the legal requirements, the CPSC and pediatricians recommend keeping all small objects away from children under 4, as the risk of choking extends beyond the formal legal age threshold.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.