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

Recalled January 16, 2003 · CPSC recall 03070 · Build-A-Bear Workshop

Recalled "Founding Bear" stuffed bearRecalled "Founding Bear II" stuffed bear
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.
Units
About 80,000
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.

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.

What to do

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.

Contact

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

Product
Build-A-Bear Workshop "Founding Bear" stuffed bears
Distributed by
Build-A-Bear Workshop, of St. Louis, Mo.
Retailers
Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and web site sold these stuffed bears nationwide, between March 2000 and December 2002, for between $22 and $25.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →