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Entrapment / StrangulationNovember 16, 2011CPSC #12041

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

Product
Swimming
Units affected
19,720
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

The inner tube accessory can be pulled over a small child's head, posing a strangulation hazard.

Injuries

Build-A-Bear received one report of an incident in which a 3-year-old girl pulled the inner tube over her head and had difficulty removing it.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Build-A-Bear Workshop® stores nationwide and online at www.buildabear.com from April 2011 to August 2011 for $12.50.

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