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“Love. Hugs. Peace.” Lapel Pin
- Starting date:
- August 4, 2011
- Posting date:
- August 4, 2011
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Clothing and Accessories, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002624
Joint Recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC), and Build-A-Bear Workshop®
Affected products
“Love. Hugs. Peace.” Lapel Pin
Product description
This recall involves "Love. Hugs. Peace" Lapel Pin by Build-A-Bear Workshop®. The pin is multi-colour and comes in a 3 dimensional lapel pin. The pin measures 3.8 centimetres (1.5 inches) and features a heart, bear head, and peace sign in front of a globe. The words "Love. Hugs. Peace" appears at the bottom of the pin.
Hazard identified
Surface paints on the lapel pin contain lead above the allowable limit. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Neither Health Canada nor Build-A-Bear Workshop® has received reports of incidents or illnesses related to the use of these lapel pins.
For more information on the risks and symptoms of lead exposure, visit Health Canada's Web page Healthy Living: Lead and Human Health.
Number sold
Approximately 2,200 units of the affected lapel pins were sold in Canada and 26,500 units of the lapel pins were sold in the United States.
Time period sold
The affected lapel pins were sold by Build-a-Bear Workshops and online from July 2009 to October 2010 in Canada and in the United States.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Distributor
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Build-A-Bear Workshop
St. Louis
Missouri
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-866-236-5683
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the affected lapel pins and return them to the place of purchase for a refund of a $5.00 coupon for a future purchase at Build-A-Bear Workshop. If it is not feasible for you to return the pin to your local store, you may contact Build-A-Bear Workshop at the number listed below for alternate instructions.
For more information, consumers may contact Build-A-Bear Workshop at 1-866-236-5683 Monday to Friday between 8 a.m and 6 p.m. CT, Saturday between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT or visit the company's website.
Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.