CPSCGeneral Alert
Build-A-Bear Recalls Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears Due to Choking Hazard
Published: December 23, 2011Recall ID: 12068Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The teddy bear's eyes could loosen and fall out, posing a choking hazard to children.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Build-A-Bear-Recalls-Colorful-Hearts-Teddy-Bears-Due-to-Choking-Hazard |
| Title | Build-A-Bear Recalls Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears Due to Choking Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12068.12068.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The teddy bear's eyes could loosen and fall out, posing a choking hazard to children. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears |
| Products › Type | Dolls or Plush Toys or Action Figures |
| Products › Category I D | 68382 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 284,000 in the United States and 13,200 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 939 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2011-12-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 12068 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc., of St. Louis, Mo. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2011/11995r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |