CPSCMay 14, 2009

Folding Toy Beach Chairs Recalled by Build-A-Bear

Folding Toy Beach Chairs Recalled by Build-A-Bear Workshop Due to Laceration Hazard

Why was Folding Toy Beach Chairs Recalled by Build-A-Bear recalled?

This toy chair legs can bruise, pinch or cut fingers if caught while folding.

What should I do if I have this product?

Return the toy beach chair to any Build-A-Bear Workshop store to receive an $8 USD/$10 CDN store coupon. If it is not possible to return the toy chair to a store, you can contact the company for alternate instructions on receiving a refund. Contact: For additional information, please contact the Build-A-Bear Workshop toll-free at (866) 236-5683 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT, Saturday 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, or visit the company's Web site 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
Folding Toy Beach Chair for Stuffed Animals
Company
Build-A-Bear Workshop®, of St. Louis, Mo.
Quantity
About 260,000 chairs in the United States and 9,700 in Canada
Sold at
Build-A-Bear Workshop stores nationwide and online at www.buildabear.com from March 2001 through October 2008 for about $8 in the US and from March 2003 through October 2008 in for about $10 in Canada.
Recall date
May 14, 2009
Incidents / injuries
There have been eight injuries reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves a wood frame, canvas seat, toy beach chair for stuffed animals. Some styles include an attached pillow. The toy chairs are blue (style #'s 002281, 004463, 009907, 011565, 102281, 109907, 111565), red (style #'s 007391, 011566, 107391, 111566), fuchsia/white stripe (style #'s 013226, 113226), Orange/white stripe (style #'s 013227, 113227).

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