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Product name "Squeeze Me Bear" Toy Animals
Description The "Squeeze Me Bear" has the product code number of either 291 or 298. 
Problem The potential danger lies in the possibility that a sharp wire may work its way through the bear's fur posing a safety hazard that could injure young children. In addition, some noses of the bears have fallen off, thus posing a potential choking hazard to young children. 
Distribution Sold in various toy stores and other retail outlets 
Company Atlanta Novelty Co., Long Island City, New York 
Dates sold 1979 through December 3, 1980 
Date posted 12/28/2001 
 

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