Build-A-Bear Recalls Teddy Bear Swimwear Set Due to Strangulation Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-11-16). Hazards: strangulation. About 19,720 units in the US and 1,100 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12041 |
| Published | 2011-11-16 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-15 |
| Product category | Swimming |
| Products | Swimwear Set With Inflatable Inner Tube |
| Firm named in the title | Build-A-Bear |
| Firms | Build-A-Bear Workshop®, of St. Louis (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 19,720 |
| Units (Canada) | 1,100 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Build-A-Bear Workshop® stores nationwide and online at www.buildabear.com from April 2011 to August 2011 for $12.50. |
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.
Hazard
The inner tube accessory can be pulled over a small child's head, posing a strangulation hazard.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and 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.
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