CPSCGeneral Alert
Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Published: August 4, 2011Recall ID: 11298Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Surface paints on the lapel pin contain excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
Product Description & Identification
The 1.5 inch lapel pin features graphics of a heart, bear head, and peace sign all positioned in front of a globe. The words "Love.Hugs.Peace." appear at the bottom of the pin.
Affected Products
Love.Hugs.Peace lapel pins
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Build-A-Bear-Workshop-Recalls-Lapel-Pins-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard |
| Title | Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11298.11298.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Build-A-Bear Workshop Lapel Pin |
| Hazards › Name | Surface paints on the lapel pin contain excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law. |
| Injuries › Name | No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Love.Hugs.Peace lapel pins |
| Products › Type | Jewelry |
| Products › Category I D | 67603 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 26,500 pins in the United States and 2,200 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 738 |
| Remedies › Name | Stop using the lapel pins and return the lapel pin to any Build-A-Bear Workshop store to receive a $5 store coupon. If it is not possible to return the pin to a store, you can contact the company for alternate instructions on receiving a refund. |
| Importers › Name | Build-A-Bear Workshop®, of St. Louis, Mo. |
| Retailers › Name | Build-A-Bear Workshop stores nationwide and online at www.buildabear.com from July 2009 through October 2010 for $3.50 in the US and $4 (CDN) in Canada. |
| Recall Date | 2011-08-04T00:00:00 |
| Description | The 1.5 inch lapel pin features graphics of a heart, bear head, and peace sign all positioned in front of a globe. The words "Love.Hugs.Peace." appear at the bottom of the pin. |
| Recall Number | 11298 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2011/11867r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, please contact Build-A-Bear Workshop toll-free at (866) 236-5683 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Saturday, or visit the company's website at www.buildabear.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-25T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |