Build-A-Bear Workshop · Recalled
Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paints on the lapel pin contain excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
- Units
- About 26,500 pins in the United States and 2,200 in Canada
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $4–$4
- Remedy
- Refund
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 1.5 inch lapel pin features graphics of a heart, bear head, and peace sign all positioned in front of a globe. The words "Love.Hugs.Peace." appear at the bottom of the pin.
The file
- Sold at
- Build-A-Bear Workshop stores nationwide and online at www.buildabear.com from July 2009 through October 2010 for $3.50 in the US and $4 (CDN) in Canada.
- Product type
- Jewelry
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Build-A-Bear Workshop®, of St. Louis, Mo.
Incident log
No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Stop using the lapel pins and return the lapel pin to any Build-A-Bear Workshop store to receive a $5 store coupon. If it is not possible to return the pin to a store, you can contact the company for alternate instructions on receiving a refund.
For additional information, please contact Build-A-Bear Workshop toll-free at (866) 236-5683 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Saturday, or visit the company'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 AUG 04 2011; last revised APR 25 2016.