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Product name Playskool Teddy Bear
Description 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. 
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 
Distribution Distributed nationally through wholesale and retail outlets 
Company Playskool, Inc., P.O. Box 1990, Pawtucket, RI, 02802, 1-800-752-9755 
Dates sold October 1990 through the end of 1992 
Date posted 12/31/2001 
 

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