CPSC, Build-A-Bear Workshop Announce Recall of
CPSC, Build-A-Bear Workshop Announce Recall of "Founding Bear" Stuffed Bears
Why was CPSC, Build-A-Bear Workshop Announce Recall of recalled?
The nose of the stuffed bear can be pulled or twisted off, posing a choking hazard to a young child.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should take these stuffed bears away from young children immediately. Build-A-Bear Workshop will exchange the bear for any other item they sell of equal value or provide a Build-A-Bear Workshop gift card. Consumers should return the stuffed bears to any Build-A-Bear Workshop store or contact the firm for instructions on mailing the bear. Contact: For more information, call Build-A-Bear Workshop toll-free at (866) 236- 5683 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.buildabear.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Build-A-Bear Workshop "Founding Bear" stuffed bears
- Company
- Build-A-Bear Workshop, of St. Louis, Mo.
- Quantity
- About 80,000
- Sold at
- Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and web site sold these stuffed bears nationwide, between March 2000 and December 2002, for between $22 and $25.
- Recall date
- January 16, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- Build-A-Bear Workshop has not received any reports of injuries resulting from these stuffed bears. This recall is being conducted to prevent possible injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall includes the "Founding Bear," and the "Founding Bear II." The "Founding Bear" is about 19 inches long, and the "Founding Bear II" is about 18 inches long. Both stuffed bears are chocolate brown and have cream-colored paws and snout. "OUR FOUNDING BEAR" is written on a cardboard tag that was originally attached to the bear's ear.