Build-A-Bear Recalls Stuffed Animal Toy Due to Choking Hazard

Sulley character stuffed animal

Date of Recall

2013-08-29

CPSC Release Number

13-274

Manufactured In

China

Units

25,000 in the U.S. and 1,100 in Canada

Importer

Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc., of St. Louis, Mo. 

Sold By

Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and online at www.buildabear.com during June 2013 for about $23.

Problem/Hazard

The stuffed animal's eye can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported

Description

Sulley is a furry blue creature from the Monsters movies. The Build-A-Bear stuffed monster is covered in blue furry fabric with purple spots, horn on its head and has blue eyes measuring about 1 inch in diameter. The stuffed monster is about 17 inches high and 10.5 inches wide. Tracking label ending with 4384 or 4385 for USA and 4378 for Canada can be found on a sewn in label on the backside of the leg of the stuffed monster.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled Sulley from children and return it to any Build-A-Bear Workshop store to receive a coupon for any stuffed animal from Build-A-Bear Workshop.

Consumer Contact

Build-A-Bear toll-free at (866) 236-5683 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT and on Sunday between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT. You may also email the firm at [email protected]. Visit the firm's website www.buildabear.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information. 

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