Build-A-Bear Workshop Lapel Pins recall: Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Why was Build-A-Bear Workshop Lapel Pins recalled?
Surface paints on the lapel pin contain excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the lapel pins and return the lapel pin to any Build-A-Bear Workshop store to receive a $5 store coupon. If it is not possible to return the pin to a store, you can contact the company for alternate instructions on receiving a refund. Contact: For additional information, please contact Build-A-Bear Workshop toll-free at (866) 236-5683 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Saturday, or visit the company'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
- Love.Hugs.Peace lapel pins
- Company
- Build-A-Bear Workshop®, of St. Louis, Mo.
- Quantity
- About 26,500 pins in the United States and 2,200 in Canada
- Sold at
- Build-A-Bear Workshop stores nationwide and online at www.buildabear.com from July 2009 through October 2010 for $3.50 in the US and $4 (CDN) in Canada.
- Recall date
- August 4, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The 1.5 inch lapel pin features graphics of a heart, bear head, and peace sign all positioned in front of a globe. The words "Love.Hugs.Peace." appear at the bottom of the pin.