Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

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 the pin.

Is my product affected?

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• Love.Hugs.Peace lapel pins · About 26,500 pins in the United States and 2,200 in Canada units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Build-A-Bear Workshop stores nationwide and online at www.buildabear.com from July 2009 through October 2010 for $3.50 in the US and $4 (CDN) in Canada.; Build-A-Bear Workshop®, of St. Louis, Mo..

Injuries or incidents reported

No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

For additional information, please contact Build-A-Bear Workshop toll-free at (866) 236-5683 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Saturday, or visit the company's website 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 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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