Build-A-Bear · Recalled
Build-A-Bear Recalls Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears Due to Choking Hazard
The teddy bear's eyes could loosen and fall out, posing a choking hazard to children.
- Units
- 284,000 in the United States and 13,200 in Canada
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $18–$23
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- 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.
- Product type
- Dolls or Plush Toys or Action Figures
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc., of St. Louis, Mo.
Incident log
None reported
What the notice says to do
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.
For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (866) 236-5683 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT and on Sunday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, visit the firm’s website www.buildabear.com or email the firm at colorfulhearts@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 DEC 23 2011; last revised APR 15 2016.