Build-A-Bear Recalls Stuffed Animal Toy Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 13274 · announced August 29, 2013 · Build-a-bear Workshop · 25,000 units affected
The product
Sulley is a furry blue creature from the Monsters movies. The Build-A-Bear stuffed monster is covered in blue furry fabric with purple spots, horn on its head and has blue eyes measuring about 1 inch in diameter. The stuffed monster is about 17 inches high and 10.5 inches wide. Tracking label ending with 4384 or 4385 for USA and 4378 for Canada can be found on a sewn in label on the backside of the leg of the stuffed monster.
The hazard
The stuffed animal's eye can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled Sulley from children and return it to any Build-A-Bear Workshop store to receive a coupon for any stuffed animal from Build-A-Bear Workshop. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and online at www.buildabear.com during June 2013 for about $23.
Consumer contact: Build-A-Bear 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 7 p.m. CT. You may also email the firm at ProductHotline@buildabear.com. Visit the firm's website www.buildabear.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.