Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Heartwarming Hugs Bears Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard to Children
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
The zipper slider on the side pouch can detach, posing a risk of serious injury or death from choking hazard to children.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Heartwarming Hugs Bear and return it to a local Build-A-Bear Workshop store to receive a refund in the form of original payment or a gift card for the original purchase price redeemable toward any available Make-Your-Own furry friend and any other available merchandise. If a consumer is unable to return their Heartwarming Hugs Bear to a local store, they can visit www.buildabear.com/recalls for more information or call Build-A-Bear to receive a free return shipping label to return the recalled bear and to receive a refund check in the form of original payment or in the form of a digital gift card to use on the firm's website.
Brands named
Recall history
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- CPSCBuild-A-Bear Recalls Stuffed Animals Due to Choking Hazard2015-10-22
- USDA FSISBear Creek Smokehouse Recalls Beef Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen2015-03-14
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