CPSC recall 09-220, announced May 14, 2009, covers Build-A-Bear Workshop Folding Toy Beach Chair for Stuffed Animals (about 260,000 units). This toy chair legs can bruise, pinch or cut fingers if caught while folding. The notice cites 8 incident reports and 8 injuries. Return the toy beach chair to any Build-A-Bear Workshop store to receive an $8 USD/$10 CDN store coupon. Recall contact: call (866) 236-5683, or go to www.buildabear.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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).
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
This toy chair legs can bruise, pinch or cut fingers if caught while folding.
Incidents and injuries
There have been eight injuries reported.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Toys & play sets, Chairs & stools
- Recall number
- 09-220
- Units
- About 260,000 chairs in the United States and 9,700 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- Build-A-Bear Workshop®, of St. Louis, Mo.
Folding Toy Beach Chair for Stuffed Animals
CPSC product type: Toy Miscellaneous
Recall contact information
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
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