Safety regulator, Build-A-Bear Workshop Announce Recall of "Founding Bear" Stuffed Bears
Recall 03070 · Jan 16, 2003 · Build-A-Bear Workshop
80,000
units affected
80,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03070
- Date
- Jan 16, 2003
- Company
- Build-A-Bear Workshop
- Units affected
- 80,000
- Product
- Build-A-Bear Workshop "Founding Bear" stuffed bears
- Product type
- Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
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.
What can happen
The nose of the stuffed bear can be pulled or twisted off, posing a choking hazard to a young child.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled build-a-bear workshop "founding bear" stuffed bears?
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.
What is the hazard?
The nose of the stuffed bear can be pulled or twisted off, posing a choking hazard to a young child.
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.