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

  • The Colorful Hearts Teddy
Name of Product:
Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears
Hazard:

The teddy bear's eyes could loosen and fall out, posing a choking hazard to children.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
December 22, 2011
Units:

284,000 in the United States and 13,200 in Canada

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

Recall Details

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.

Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
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.
Manufacturer(s):
Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc., of St. Louis, Mo.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
12-068

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