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Product recall · CPSCOctober 22, 2015Serious
Build-A-Bear Stuffed Animals
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The satin seam of the stuffed animal can open, allowing the stuffing material to be exposed, posing a choking hazard for young children.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Choking hazard from small parts.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
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.
Who to 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.
The product
Starbrights Dragon is covered in a blue furry fabric with silver satin tummy, feet pads, wings and horns. The horns light up and the toy makes a musical sound when the hand is squeezed. The stuffed animal is about 17 inches high. The tracking label ending with 9333 or 9334 for USA and 9337 or 9459 for Canada can be found on the label sewn on the backside of the leg.
Details
- Units affected
- About 33,600 (an additional 1,000 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- October 22, 2015
- Brand
- Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc, of St. Louis, Mo.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and online at www.buildabear.com between April 2015 and August 2015 for about $25.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Build-A-Bear Recalls Stuffed Animals Due to Choking Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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