CPSC recall 16-016, announced October 22, 2015, covers Build-A-Bear Workshop Starbrights Dragon stuffed animals (about 33,600 units). The satin seam of the stuffed animal can open, allowing the stuffing material to be exposed, posing a choking hazard for young children. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call 866-236-5683, go to www.buildabear.com, or email ProductHotline@buildabear.com.
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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.
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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The satin seam of the stuffed animal can open, allowing the stuffing material to be exposed, posing a choking hazard for young children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 16-016
- Units
- About 33,600 (an additional 1,000 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and online at www.buildabear.com between April 2015 and August 2015 for about $25.
- Importer
- Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc, of St. Louis, Mo.
Starbrights Dragon stuffed animals
CPSC product type: Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Recall contact information
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.
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