Build-A-Bear Teddy Bear Swimwear Set recall: Strangulation Hazard
Build-A-Bear Recalls Teddy Bear Swimwear Set Due to Strangulation Hazard
Why was Build-A-Bear Teddy Bear Swimwear Set recalled?
The inner tube accessory can be pulled over a small child's head, posing a strangulation hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the inner tube and return it to any Build-A-Bear Workshop® store to receive a $5 store coupon. If it is not possible to return the inner tube to a store, consumers may contact the company for information about how to receive a refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Build-A-Bear Workshop® toll-free at (866) 236-5683 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or 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
- Swimwear Set With Inflatable Inner Tube
- Company
- Build-A-Bear Workshop®, of St. Louis
- Quantity
- About 19,720 units in the United States and 1,100 units in Canada
- Sold at
- Build-A-Bear Workshop® stores nationwide and online at www.buildabear.com from April 2011 to August 2011 for $12.50.
- Recall date
- November 16, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- Build-A-Bear received one report of an incident in which a 3-year-old girl pulled the inner tube over her head and had difficulty removing it.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The inner tube is part of the three-piece Fruit Tutu Bikini swimwear set for teddy bears, which includes a two-piece fruit-print bikini. The inner tube is 9 inches in diameter and pink with white and yellow flowers printed on it. The model number of the swimwear set is 017220 and is located on the price sticker on the "Build-A-Bear" cardboard tag.