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Build-A-Bear Recalls Stuffed Animals Due to Choking Hazard

Recall 16-016 · October 22, 2015 · Build-A-Bear

What to doConsumers 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.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
16-016 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 22, 2015
Brand
Build-A-Bear
Category
Toys and games
Products
Starbrights Dragon stuffed animals
Hazard
Choking Hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 33,600 (an additional 1,000 were sold in Canada)
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
October 23, 2015

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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  • Starbrights Dragon stuffed animals · About 33,600 (an additional 1,000 were sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and online at www.buildabear.com between April 2015 and August 2015 for about $25.; Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc, of St. Louis, Mo..

Consumer contact

Build-A-Bear toll-free at 866-236-5683 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT on Sunday; email ProductHotline@buildabear.com or go to www.buildabear.com and click on Product Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall history and context

Build-A-Bear appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Build-A-Bear 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?

Starbrights Dragon stuffed animals (About 33,600 (an additional 1,000 were sold in Canada) units). Starbrights Dragon is covered in a blue furry fabric with silver satin tummy, feet pads, wings and horns.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on October 23, 2015. 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.