Build-A-Bear Recalls Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-12-23). Hazards: fall, choking. About 284,000 units in the US and 13,200 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12068 |
| Published | 2011-12-23 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-15 |
| Product category | Dolls or Plush Toys or Action Figures |
| Products | Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears |
| Firm named in the title | Build-A-Bear |
| Firms | Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc., of St. Louis, Mo. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 284,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 13,200 |
| Hazard classes | fall, choking |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Build-A-Bear Workshops nationwide and online at www.buildabear.com from April 2011 through December 2011 for about $18 in the U.S. and $23 in Canada. |
Description
The Colorful Hearts Teddy is a stuffed animal about 16 inches high with black plastic eyes. The bear's fabric covering is printed with multi-colored heart shapes.
Hazard
The teddy bear's eyes could loosen and fall out, posing a choking hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled teddy bear from children and return it to any Build-A-Bear store to receive a coupon for any available stuffed animal from Build-A-Bear.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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