Build-A-Bear Recalls Teddy Bear Swimwear Set Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 12041 · Nov 16, 2011 · Build-A-Bear
19,720
units affected
19,720
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12041
- Date
- Nov 16, 2011
- Company
- Build-A-Bear
- Units affected
- 19,720
- Product
- Swimwear Set With Inflatable Inner Tube
- Product type
- Swimming
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
The inner tube is part of the three-piece Fruit Tutu Bikini swimwear set for teddy bears, which includes a two-piece fruit-print bikini. The inner tube is 9 inches in diameter and pink with white and yellow flowers printed on it. The model number of the swimwear set is 017220 and is located on the price sticker on the "Build-A-Bear" cardboard tag.
What can happen
The inner tube accessory can be pulled over a small child's head, posing a strangulation hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the inner tube and return it to any Build-A-Bear Workshop® store to receive a $5 store coupon. If it is not possible to return the inner tube to a store, consumers may contact the company for information about how to receive a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Build-A-Bear received one report of an incident in which a 3-year-old girl pulled the inner tube over her head and had difficulty removing it.
- Sold at
- Build-A-Bear Workshop® stores nationwide and online at www.buildabear.com from April 2011 to August 2011 for $12.50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled swimwear set with inflatable inner tube?
Consumers should immediately stop using the inner tube and return it to any Build-A-Bear Workshop® store to receive a $5 store coupon. If it is not possible to return the inner tube to a store, consumers may contact the company for information about how to receive a refund.
What is the hazard?
The inner tube accessory can be pulled over a small child's head, posing a strangulation hazard.
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.