CPSC2003-01-16
CPSC, Build-A-Bear Workshop Announce Recall of "Founding Bear" Stuffed Bears
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Hazard
The nose of the stuffed bear can be pulled or twisted off, posing a choking hazard to a young child.
Remedy
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.
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.
Affected count
About 80,000
Injuries reported
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.
Products
Build-A-Bear Workshop "Founding Bear" stuffed bears
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Build-A-Bear-Workshop-Announce-Recall-of-Founding-Bear-Stuffed-Bears-Don't want to check this manually?
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