CPSC, Build-A-Bear Workshop Announce Recall of "Founding Bear" Stuffed Bears
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2346.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2346.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Build-a-bear Workshop Stores And Web Site Sold These Stuffed Bears Nationwide, Between March 2000 And December 2002, For Between $22 And $25. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- 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-2346.
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
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Build-a-bear Workshop Stores And Web Site Sold These Stuffed Bears Nationwide, Between March 2000 And December 2002, For Between $22 And $25. Recall FAQ
Build-a-bear Workshop Stores And Web Site Sold These Stuffed Bears Nationwide, Between March 2000 And December 2002, For Between $22 And $25. is the subject of a toys recall: CPSC, Build-A-Bear Workshop Announce Recall of "Founding Bear" Stuffed Bears. The notice was published on January 16, 2003 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 80,000 units are potentially affected.