CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • January 16, 2003

CPSC, Build-A-Bear Workshop Announce Recall of "Founding Bear" Stuffed Bears

The recall includes the "Founding Bear," and the "Founding Bear II." The "Founding Bear" is about 19 inches long, and the "Founding Bear II" is about 18 inches long. Both stuffed bears are chocolate brown and have cream-colored paws and snout. "OUR FOUNDING BEAR" is written on a cardboard tag that was originally attached to the bear's ear.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should take these stuffed bears away from young children immediately. Build-A-Bear Workshop will exchange the bear for any other item they sell of equal value or provide a Build-A-Bear Workshop gift card. Consumers should return the stuffed bears to any Build-A-Bear Workshop store or contact the firm for instructions on mailing the bear.

Contact Information

For more information, call Build-A-Bear Workshop toll-free at (866) 236- 5683 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.buildabear.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and web site sold these stuffed bears nationwide, between March 2000 and December 2002, for between $22 and $25.
Injuries
Build-A-Bear Workshop has not received any reports of injuries resulting from these stuffed bears. This recall is being conducted to prevent possible injuries.
Manufacturer
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Recall Number
03070

Product Information

Product Name
Build-A-Bear Our Founding Bear Founding Bear, Founding Bear II stuffed bears
Product Type
Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Manufacturer Name
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Distributed By
Build-A-Bear Workshop, of St. Louis, Mo.

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Full Contact Information

For more information, call Build-A-Bear Workshop toll-free at (866) 236- 5683 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.buildabear.com