CPSC, Build-A-Bear Workshop Announce Recall of "Founding Bear" Stuffed Bears

Active Recall Announced January 16, 2003 CPSC #03070

Quick answer

CPSC, Build-A-Bear Workshop Announce Recall of "Founding Bear" Stuffed Bears is CPSC recall #03070, announced on January 16, 2003. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Build-A-Bear Workshop.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Build-A-Bear Workshop "Founding Bear" stuffed bears

Recalled brands

Build-A-Bear Workshop

Remedy

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.

Recall date

January 16, 2003

Categories

Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #03070?

CPSC recall #03070 covers CPSC, Build-A-Bear Workshop Announce Recall of "Founding Bear" Stuffed Bears, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 16, 2003. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #03070?

The CPSC remedy for recall #03070 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Build-A-Bear Workshop Announce Recall of "Founding Bear" Stuffed Bears on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Build-A-Bear-Workshop-Announce-Recall-of-Founding-Bear-Stuffed-Bears-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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