Build-A-Bear Workshop have recalled over 26,000 soft toys due to a potential choking hazard. The affected product is a stuffed toy version of Sulley, a character from Monsters Inc. and Monsters University film by Disney/Pixar, whose eyes can become detached posing a choking hazard to young children.
So far, there have been no known incidents or injuries reported, however, this toy should be taken away from children and returned to a Build-A-Bear Workshop store. Upon its return, a coupon will be issued which can be exchanged for any stuffed animal in Build-A-Bear Workshop.
The product was made in China, with 25,000 distributed in the USA and 1,100 in Canada. The toys were sold at Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and via its website (www.buildabear.com) during June 2013, it cost about $23.
The blue furry soft toy measures about 17 inches tall and 10.5 inches wide. A tracking label ending with 4384 or 4385 for USA and 4378 for Canada can be found on a sewn in label on the backside of the leg of the stuffed monster.
Build-A-Bear Workshop can be contacted by telephone on (866) 236-5683 (lines are open between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT and on Sunday between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT).
The company’s email address is : ProductHotline@buildabear.com
