Folding Toy Beach Chairs Recalled by Build-A-Bear Workshop Due to Laceration Hazard

Folding Toy Beach Chair for Stuffed Animals

Date of Recall

2009-05-14

CPSC Release Number

09-220

Manufactured In

China

Company Phone Number

(866) 236-5683

Units

About 260,000 chairs in the United States and 9,700 in Canada

Importer

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

Sold By

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.

Problem/Hazard

This toy chair legs can bruise, pinch or cut fingers if caught while folding.

Injuries/Incidents

There have been eight injuries reported.

Description

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).

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.

Consumer Contact

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 (PDF)

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