Build-A-Bear Recalls Teddy Bear Swimwear Set Due to Strangulation Hazard

The inner tube accessory can be pulled over a small child's head, posing a strangulation hazard.

Recall #: 12041
Affected scope: About 19,720 units in the United States and 1,100 units in Canada

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The inner tube is part of the three-piece Fruit Tutu Bikini swimwear set for teddy bears,….

Build-A-Bear Recalls Teddy Bear Swimwear Set Due to Strangulation Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in November 16, 2011. Reason: The inner tube accessory can be pulled over a small child's head, posing a strangulation hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the inner tube and return it to any Build-A-Bear …. Verify recall #12041 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The inner tube accessory can be pulled over a small child's head, posing a strangulation hazard..

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agency class: November 16, 2011
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12041 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The inner tube is part of the three-piece Fruit Tutu Bikini swimwear set for teddy bears, which includes a two-piece fruit-print bikini. The inner tube is 9 inches in diameter and pink with white and yellow flowers printed on it. The model number of the swimwear set is 017220 and is located on the price sticker on the "Build-A-Bear" cardboard tag.

Reason for recall

The inner tube accessory can be pulled over a small child's head, posing a strangulation hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the inner tube and return it to any Build-A-Bear Workshop® store to receive a $5 store coupon. If it is not possible to return the inner tube to a store, consumers may contact the company for information about how to receive a refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	12041
Date reported	November 16, 2011
Date initiated	November 16, 2011
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 19,720 units in the United States and 1,100 units in Canada
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 immediately stop using the inner tube and return it to any Build-A-Bear Workshop® store to receive a $5 store co…

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The inner tube accessory can be pulled over a small child's head, posing a strangulation hazard.

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This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 16, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12041.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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