CPSC recall · Reported October 22, 2015
Build-A-Bear Recalls Stuffed Animals Due to Choking Hazard
The satin seam of the stuffed animal can open, allowing the stuffing material to be exposed, posing a choking hazard for young children.
The CPSC recalled Starbrights Dragon is covered in a blue furry fabric with silver satin tummy, feet pads, ….
Build-A-Bear Recalls Stuffed Animals Due to Choking Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 22, 2015. Reason: The satin seam of the stuffed animal can open, allowing the stuffing material to be exposed, posing a choking…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled stuffed animal away from children and retu…. Verify recall #16016 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The satin seam of the stuffed animal can open, allowing the stuffing material to be exposed, posing a choking….
- None
- agency class
- October 22, 2015
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16016 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
Starbrights Dragon is covered in a blue furry fabric with silver satin tummy, feet pads, wings and horns. The horns light up and the toy makes a musical sound when the hand is squeezed. The stuffed animal is about 17 inches high. The tracking label ending with 9333 or 9334 for USA and 9337 or 9459 for Canada can be found on the label sewn on the backside of the leg.
Reason for recall
The satin seam of the stuffed animal can open, allowing the stuffing material to be exposed, posing a choking hazard for young children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled stuffed animal away from children and return it to any Build-A-Bear Workshop store to receive a coupon for any Build-A-Bear stuffed animal.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16016 |
| Date reported | October 22, 2015 |
| Date initiated | October 22, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 33,600 (an additional 1,000 were sold 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 take the recalled stuffed animal away from children and return it to any Build-A-Bear Workshop store…
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