Build-A-Bear Recalls Teddy Bear Swimwear Set Due to Strangulation Hazard

Active Recall Announced November 16, 2011 CPSC #12041

Quick answer

Build-A-Bear Recalls Teddy Bear Swimwear Set Due to Strangulation Hazard is CPSC recall #12041, announced on November 16, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The inner tube is part of the three-piece Fruit Tutu Bikini swimwear set for teddy bears, which includes a two-piece fruit-print bikini. The inner tube is 9 inches in diameter and pink with white and yellow flowers printed on it. The model number of the swimwear set is 017220 and is located on the price sticker on the "Build-A-Bear" cardboard tag. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the inner tube and return it to any build-a-bear workshop® store to receive a $5 store coupon. if it is not possible to return the inner tube to a store, consumers may contact the company for information about how to receive a refund.. Affected brand: Build-A-Bear Workshop®.

Hazard

The inner tube is part of the three-piece Fruit Tutu Bikini swimwear set for teddy bears, which includes a two-piece fruit-print bikini. The inner tube is 9 inches in diameter and pink with white and yellow flowers printed on it. The model number of the swimwear set is 017220 and is located on the price sticker on the "Build-A-Bear" cardboard tag.

Affected products

Swimwear Set With Inflatable Inner Tube

Recalled brands

Build-A-Bear Workshop®

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the inner tube and return it to any Build-A-Bear Workshop® store to receive a $5 store coupon. If it is not possible to return the inner tube to a store, consumers may contact the company for information about how to receive a refund.

Recall date

November 16, 2011

Categories

Swimming

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12041?

CPSC recall #12041 covers Build-A-Bear Recalls Teddy Bear Swimwear Set Due to Strangulation Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 16, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The inner tube is part of the three-piece Fruit Tutu Bikini swimwear set for teddy bears, which includes a two-piece fruit-print bikini. The inner tube is 9 inches in diameter and pink with white and yellow flowers printed on it. The model number of the swimwear set is 017220 and is located on the price sticker on the "Build-A-Bear" cardboard tag.

What is the remedy for recall #12041?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12041 is consumers should immediately stop using the inner tube and return it to any build-a-bear workshop® store to receive a $5 store coupon. if it is not possible to return the inner tube to a store, consumers may contact the company for information about how to receive a refund.. 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 Build-A-Bear Recalls Teddy Bear Swimwear Set Due to Strangulation Hazard 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/2012/Build-A-Bear-Recalls-Teddy-Bear-Swimwear-Set-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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