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Build-A-Bear Recalls Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears Due to Choking Hazard

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 product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-939.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-939.

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 you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-939.

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

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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 FAQ

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. is the subject of a toys recall: Build-A-Bear Recalls Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears Due to Choking Hazard. The notice was published on December 23, 2011 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 284,000 units are potentially affected.