Inca Imports · Recalled
CPSC, Inca Imports Announce Recall of Stuffed Bears
The noses, bells, and eyes of the bears can detach, presenting a choking hazard to young children. The eyes also present a sharp point hazard.
- Units
- About 2,600
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $20–$50
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled bears come in three sizes: small (8 1/2"), medium (12") and large (17"). The recalled bears have plastic eyes and noses, and red ribbon bows with bells. They are made of alpaca fur. The bears have a small sticker on the back side of the ribbon, which reads, in part, "Made in Peru."
The file
- Sold at
- Stores in tourist areas throughout Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas sold the bears, from July 1997 through February 2001, for between $20 to $50.
- Product type
- Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
- Made in
- Peru
- Recalled by
- Inca Imports, of Denver, Colo.
Incident log
CPSC and Inca Imports have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should take these stuffed bears away from young children immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased, for a full refund.
Consumers can call Inca Imports toll-free at (800) 279-4040 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or write to Don Donahue, Inca Imports 451 E. 58th Ave, P.O. Box 132, Denver, CO 80216.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUL 23 2001; last revised MAR 23 2026.