Recall Radar

Folding Toy Beach Chairs Recalled by Build-A-Bear Workshop Due to Laceration Hazard

Recall 09-220 · May 14, 2009 · Build-A-Bear Workshop

What to doReturn the toy beach chair to any Build-A-Bear Workshop store to receive an $8 USD/$10 CDN store coupon. If it is not possible to return the toy chair to a store, you can contact the company for alternate instructions on receiving a refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
09-220 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 14, 2009
Brand
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Category
Toys and games
Products
Folding Toy Beach Chair for Stuffed Animals
Hazard
Laceration Hazard
Hazard type
Laceration and cuts
Units
About 260,000 chairs in the United States and 9,700 in Canada
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

This recall involves a wood frame, canvas seat, toy beach chair for stuffed animals. Some styles include an attached pillow. The toy chairs are blue (style #'s 002281, 004463, 009907, 011565, 102281, 109907, 111565), red (style #'s 007391, 011566, 107391, 111566), fuchsia/white stripe (style #'s 013226, 113226), Orange/white stripe (style #'s 013227, 113227).

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Folding Toy Beach Chair for Stuffed Animals · About 260,000 chairs in the United States and 9,700 in Canada units

Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Build-A-Bear Workshop stores nationwide and online at www.buildabear.com from March 2001 through October 2008 for about $8 in the US and from March 2003 through October 2008 in for about $10 in Canada.; Build-A-Bear Workshop®, of St. Louis, Mo..

Injuries or incidents reported

There have been eight injuries reported.

Consumer contact

For additional information, please contact the Build-A-Bear Workshop toll-free at (866) 236-5683 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT, Saturday 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, or visit the company's Web site at www.buildabear.com

Recall history and context

Build-A-Bear Workshop appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Build-A-Bear Workshop recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Folding Toy Beach Chair for Stuffed Animals (About 260,000 chairs in the United States and 9,700 in Canada units). This recall involves a wood frame, canvas seat, toy beach chair for stuffed animals.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Return the toy beach chair to any Build-A-Bear Workshop store to receive an $8 USD/$10 CDN store coupon. If it is not possible to return the toy chair to a store, you can contact the company for alternate instructions on receiving a refund.

More recalls from Build-A-Bear Workshop

  • Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Heartwarming Hugs Bears
    April 30, 2026 · Build-A-Bear Workshop · Other consumer products

    This recall involves the Heartwarming Hugs weighted plush bear with model number 034464. It has a side pouch containing a heart filled with 2.5 pounds of ceramic beads…

  • Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Lapel Pins
    August 4, 2011 · Build-A-Bear Workshop · Other consumer products

    The 1.5 inch lapel pin features graphics of a heart, bear head, and peace sign all positioned in front of a globe. The words "Love.Hugs.Peace." appear at the bottom of…

Similar recalls in toys and games

  • BAMAMON Recalls LED Projecting Finger Light Toys
    October 22, 2026 · BAMAMON · Toys and games

    This recall involves Bamamon LED Projecting Finger Light toys which contain three button cells batteries. The finger lights come in 32 pieces in a box in red, orange…

  • GBYMIUY Recalls Magnetic Stick Figure Toy Sets
    October 1, 2026 · GBYMIUY · Toys and games

    This recall involves GBYMIUY stick figure toy sets. The magnetic toys were sold in packs of 30 multi-colored transparent and opaque human-shaped figures. Each figure…

  • LLK Trading Recalls Mochi Malrang Mystery Dumpling Toys
    October 1, 2026 · LLK Trading · Toys and games

    This recall involves Mochi Malrang Mystery Dumpling Toys. The mystery dumpling toys are a translucent red color, containing glitter and water beads. The toys have a…

  • ABC Trading Recalls Squishy Toys
    October 1, 2026 · ABC Trading · Toys and games

    This recall involves squishy dumpling and crazy squib ball toys. The squishy dumplings, model 3655, come in multiple translucent colors, containing glitter and water…

  • ABC Trading Recalls Light-Up Children’s Toys
    September 24, 2026 · ABC Trading · Toys and games

    These recalled products are packaged in a large clear plastic bag. A white label on the clear plastic bag has, in black font, one of the following identifiers: 6502 (for…

  • Colerinsec Recalls Jerify Magnetic Stick Figure Toy Sets
    September 17, 2026 · Colerinsec · Toys and games

    This recall involves Jerify Magnetic Humanoid Toys 30 PCS. The 30-piece magnetic toys come in three units of brown, white, green, peach, yellow, pink, blue, orange…

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.