Build-A-Bear Recalls Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 12068. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The teddy bear's eyes could loosen and fall out, posing a choking hazard to children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately take the recalled teddy bear from children and return it to any Build-A-Bear store to receive a coupon for any available stuffed animal from Build-A-Bear.
CPSC recall 12068 has the recall date 23 Dec 2011. The notice names the firm Build-A-Bear Workshop. The recall has about 284,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Choking. CPSC gives the product type Dolls or Plush Toys or Action Figures.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 284,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | The Colorful Hearts Teddy is a stuffed animal about 16 inches high with black plastic eyes. The bear's fabric covering is printed with multi-colored heart shapes. |
| Product | Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears, 284,000 in the United States and 13,200 in Canada, Dolls or Plush Toys or Action Figures |
| Sold at | Build-A-Bear Workshops nationwide and online at www.buildabear.com from April 2011 through December 2011 for about $18 in the U.S. and $23 in Canada. |
| Manufacturer | Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 284,000Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 31%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Dolls or Plush Toys or Action Figures
- 1%
- 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 |
| 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 12068The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12068. https://recallregister.com/product/939-build-a-bear-recalls-colorful-hearts-teddy-bears-due-to-choking-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- 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 12068 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Build-A-Bear Workshops nationwide and online at www.buildabear.com from April 2011 through December 2011 for about $18 in the U.S. and $23 in Canada.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12068?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12068?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
284,000 in the United States and 13,200 in Canada