Recall: Beamerzzz Stuffed Animals With LED Flashlight
On 2013-02-13, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a recall regarding Beamerzzz Stuffed Animals With LED Flashlight due to a potential laceration hazard. This product sold new beginning in September 2012 for about $15.
About 7,000 units are involved in this Purr-Fection by MJC stuffed animal recall. Learn more and find out what to do if you own this product below.
This is the 1st recall of products in the Stuffed / Plush Toys & Accessories category in 2013. Since 2005, there have been approximately 20 similar recalls, involving about 3 million product units. See other recalled Stuffed / Plush Toys & Accessories.
Company Contact Information:
Website: www.purr-fection.com
Phone: (800) 359-0254
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What is the problem?
LED flashlight wires can protrude through the stuffed toy, posing a laceration hazard.
How can I tell if I own this product?
The recalled Beamerzzz stuffed toys come with LED flashlights sewn into the left paw. The toys are 12 inches high and come in five animal types. The model number can be found on the hang tag on the left ear. Affected toys are marked with manufacturing code 111208-02 on the sewn in label located in the left rear portion of the toy. The recalled styles are:
|
Style |
Model Number |
|
Baby Moose |
3127FS |
|
Baby Butter Cream Bear |
1229FS |
|
Baby Smoky Black Bear |
1231FS |
|
Baby Deer |
3136FS |
|
Baby Derby Elephant |
1927FS |
These items were sold new+ at Cabela's stores and online at Cabelas.com from September 2012 through November 2012 for about $15.
What should I do if I own this recalled product?
First, stop using the item.
Then, add the item to a free, private Items I Own account. This will enable you to easily access the CPSC and recalling company's remedy instructions as well as track your progress toward getting the item returned or fixed. Click "I Own THIS Item" to continue.
The CPSC provides the following remedy information:
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Purr-Fection by MJC for a replacement toy.
Purr-Fection by MJC at (800)359-0254 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.purr-fection.com and click on the orange product recall tab at the top of the page for more information.
Incidents & Injuries
One incident was reported involving a consumer who noticed an exposed wire. No injuries were reported.
+WeMakeItSafer cautions consumers that recalled items may have been acquired at different locations, prices and times than specified in the CPSC recall announcement. This is especially true for items purchased in online marketplaces, resale shops or yard sales. More information may be available in the CPSC recall announcement.
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Sources may include: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Health Canada and companies involved with this or a related recall.
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