CPSC recall · Reported January 16, 2003
CPSC, Build-A-Bear Workshop Announce Recall of "Founding Bear" Stuffed Bears
The nose of the stuffed bear can be pulled or twisted off, posing a choking hazard to a young child.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, of St. Louis, Mo. recalled The recall includes the "Founding Bear," and the "Founding Bear II." The "Founding Bear" ….
CPSC, Build-A-Bear Workshop Announce Recall of "Founding Bear" Stuffed Bears was recalled by Build-A-Bear Workshop, of St. Louis, Mo. in January 16, 2003. Reason: 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-B…. Verify recall #03070 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Build-A-Bear Workshop, of St. Louis, Mo. issued this CPSC recall-The nose of the stuffed bear can be pulled or twisted off, posing a choking hazard to a young child..
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- agency class
- January 16, 2003
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03070 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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.
Reason for recall
The nose of the stuffed bear can be pulled or twisted off, posing a choking hazard to a young child.
Remedy, 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03070 |
| Date reported | January 16, 2003 |
| Date initiated | January 16, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Build-A-Bear Workshop, of St. Louis, Mo. |
| Affected scope | About 80,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should take these stuffed bears away from young children immediately. Build-A-Bear Workshop will exchange the bear for …
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