Build-A-Bear Workshop · Recalled
CPSC, Build-A-Bear Workshop Announce Recall of "Founding Bear" Stuffed Bears
The nose of the stuffed bear can be pulled or twisted off, posing a choking hazard to a young child.
- Units
- About 80,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $22–$25
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recall includes the "Founding Bear," and the "Founding Bear II." The "Founding Bear" is about 19 inches long, and the "Founding Bear II" is about 18 inches long. Both stuffed bears are chocolate brown and have cream-colored paws and snout. "OUR FOUNDING BEAR" is written on a cardboard tag that was originally attached to the bear's ear.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Build-A-Bear Workshop, of St. Louis, Mo.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JAN 16 2003; last revised MAY 15 2025.
