CPSC2015-10-22
Build-A-Bear Recalls Stuffed Animals Due to Choking Hazard
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Hazard
The satin seam of the stuffed animal can open, allowing the stuffing material to be exposed, posing a choking hazard for young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled stuffed animal away from children and return it to any Build-A-Bear Workshop store to receive a coupon for any Build-A-Bear stuffed animal.
Sold at
Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and online at www.buildabear.com between April 2015 and August 2015 for about $25.
Affected count
About 33,600 (an additional 1,000 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Starbrights Dragon stuffed animals
Consumer contact
Build-A-Bear toll-free at 866-236-5683 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT on Sunday; email ProductHotline@buildabear.com or go to www.buildabear.com and click on Product Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Build-A-Bear-Recalls-Stuffed-AnimalsDon't want to check this manually?
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