The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11298·Announced 2011-08-04

Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Lapel Pins for Lead Paint Violation

Build-A-Bear Workshop is recalling approximately 28,700 lapel pins because their surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited by federal law.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lead paint violation) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Build-A-Bear Workshop is recalling its "Love.Hugs.Peace" lapel pins because the surface paints contain excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law. The 1.5-inch pins feature graphics of a heart, bear head, and peace sign in front of a globe, with the words "Love.Hugs.Peace." at the bottom.

Approximately 26,500 pins were sold in the United States and 2,200 in Canada. The pins were sold at Build-A-Bear Workshop stores nationwide and online from July 2009 through October 2010 for $3.50 in the US and $4 (CDN) in Canada. The pins were manufactured in China.

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using the lapel pins and return them to any Build-A-Bear Workshop store to receive a $5 store coupon. If returning the pin to a store is not possible, consumers can contact the company for alternate instructions on receiving a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Love.Hugs.Peace lapel pins
Manufacturer
Build-A-Bear Workshop®, of St. Louis, Mo.
Category
Consumer Product — Jewelry
Hazard
Affected units
26,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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