Build-A-Bear Recalls Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 12068 · Dec 23, 2011 · Build-A-Bear
284,000
units affected
284,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12068
- Date
- Dec 23, 2011
- Company
- Build-A-Bear
- Units affected
- 284,000
- Product
- Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears
- Product type
- Dolls or Plush Toys or Action Figures
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
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.
What can happen
The teddy bear's eyes could loosen and fall out, posing a choking hazard to children.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled colorful hearts teddy bears?
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.
What is the hazard?
The teddy bear's eyes could loosen and fall out, posing a choking hazard to children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.