"Founding Bear" Stuffed Bears
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Build-A-Bear Workshop, of St. Louis, Mo., is
recalling about 80,000 "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 has not received any reports of injuries
resulting from these stuffed bears. This recall is being conducted to
prevent possible injuries.
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.
Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and web site sold these stuffed bears
nationwide between March 2000 and December 2002 for between $22 and $25.
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.
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 web site.
To see a picture of the recalled product(s) visit the CPSC's
web site.
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