Sky High International Recall of Care Bears Lunch Kits Sold at Kohl’s Department Stores

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 15, 2004
Release # 05-012
Firm’s Hotline: (800) 868-7870
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, Sky High International Announce Recall of Care Bears Lunch Kits Sold at Kohl’s Department Stores

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Care Bears Lunch Kits with Water Bottles

Units: About 13,000

Manufacturer: 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 Web site at www.kohls.com

Picture of Recalled Lunch Bag


Picture of Recalled Water Bottle