Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC recall 11298. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Surface paints on the lapel pin contain excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Stop using the lapel pins and return the lapel pin to any Build-A-Bear Workshop store to receive a $5 store coupon. If it is not possible to return the pin to a store, you can contact the company for alternate instructions on receiving a refund.
CPSC recall 11298 has the recall date 4 Aug 2011. The notice names the firm Build-A-Bear Workshop®. The recall has about 26,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Lead or chemical. CPSC gives the product type Jewelry.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 26,500 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | The 1.5 inch lapel pin features graphics of a heart, bear head, and peace sign all positioned in front of a globe. The words "Love.Hugs.Peace." appear at the bottom of the pin. |
| Product | Love.Hugs.Peace lapel pins, About 26,500 pins in the United States and 2,200 in Canada, Jewelry |
| Sold at | Build-A-Bear Workshop stores nationwide and online at www.buildabear.com from July 2009 through October 2010 for $3.50 in the US and $4 (CDN) in Canada. |
| Importer | Build-A-Bear Workshop® |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 26,500Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Jewelry
- 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 |
| 22 Oct 2015 | Build-A-Bear Recalls Stuffed Animals Due to Choking Hazard |
| 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 |
| 14 May 2009 | Folding Toy Beach Chairs Recalled by Build-A-Bear Workshop Due to Laceration Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 11298The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 11298. https://recallregister.com/product/738-build-a-bear-workshop-recalls-lapel-pins-due-to-violation-of-lead-pain/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 11298 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Build-A-Bear Workshop stores nationwide and online at www.buildabear.com from July 2009 through October 2010 for $3.50 in the US and $4 (CDN) in Canada.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 11298?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11298?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 26,500 pins in the United States and 2,200 in Canada