Build-A-Bear Recalls Stuffed Animals Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 16016. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The satin seam of the stuffed animal can open, allowing the stuffing material to be exposed, posing a choking hazard for young children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 16016 has the recall date 22 Oct 2015. The notice names the firm Build-A-Bear Workshop. The recall has about 33,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2015 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Choking. CPSC gives the product type Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 33,600 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Starbrights Dragon stuffed animals, About 33,600 (an additional 1,000 were sold in Canada), Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed |
| Sold at | 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 |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 33,600Median of 2015: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2015
- 305
- Recalls of 2015 with one of the same hazards
- 7%
- Recalls of 2015 in the category Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Build-A-Bear Workshop
- 7
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Heartwarming Hugs Bears Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard to Children |
| 29 Aug 2013 | Build-A-Bear Recalls Stuffed Animal Toy Due to Choking Hazard |
| 23 Dec 2011 | Build-A-Bear Recalls Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears Due to Choking Hazard |
| 16 Nov 2011 | Build-A-Bear Recalls Teddy Bear Swimwear Set Due to Strangulation Hazard |
| 4 Aug 2011 | Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
| 14 May 2009 | Folding Toy Beach Chairs Recalled by Build-A-Bear Workshop Due to Laceration Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16016The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16016. https://recallregister.com/product/6552-build-a-bear-recalls-stuffed-animals-due-to-choking-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 16016 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and online at www.buildabear.com between April 2015 and August 2015 for about $25.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16016?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16016?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 33,600 (an additional 1,000 were sold in Canada)