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CPSC, Build-A-Bear Workshop Announce Recall of "Founding Bear" Stuffed Bears

U.S. CPSCChokingJan 16, 2003
Recalled "Founding Bear" stuffed bear
Recalled "Founding Bear" stuffed bear
Recalled "Founding Bear II" stuffed bear
Recalled "Founding Bear II" stuffed bear

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The nose of the stuffed bear can be pulled or twisted off, posing a choking hazard to a young child.

Remedy

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 & injuries

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.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and web site sold these stuffed bears nationwide, between March 2000 and December 2002, for between $22 and $25.

Contact the company

For more information, call Build-A-Bear Workshop toll-free at (866) 236- 5683 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.buildabear.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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