Build-A-Bear Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears

DATE: December 23, 2011

CATEGORY: Toys & Games

COMPANY/BRAND: Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc.

THE DANGER: The teddy bear's eyes could loosen and fall out, posing a choking hazard to children. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

DESCRIPTION: This recall involves about 284,000 bears in the United States and 13,200 in Canada. 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.

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.

WHAT TO DO: 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. For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (866) 236-5683 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 4 P.M. CT, visit the firm's website www.buildabear.com, or email the firm at colorfulhearts@buildabear.com.