Choking

Build-A-Bear Recalls Stuffed Animals Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled 2015-10-22. Choking hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 33,600Units
2015-10-22Recall date
ChokingHazard
None reportedInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled
Starbrights Dragon is covered in a blue furry fabric with silver satin tummy, feet pads, wings and horns. The horns light up and the toy makes a musical sound when the hand is squeezed. The stuffed animal is about 17 inches high. The tracking label ending with 9333 or 9334 for USA and 9337 or 9459 for Canada can be found on the label sewn on the backside of the leg.
The hazard
The satin seam of the stuffed animal can open, allowing the stuffing material to be exposed, posing a choking hazard for young children.
Injuries
None reported.
The remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled stuffed animal away from children and return it to any Build-A-Bear Workshop store to receive a coupon for any Build-A-Bear stuffed animal.

The details

ProductsStarbrights Dragon stuffed animals
Imported byBuild-A-Bear Workshop Inc
Made inChina
CPSC recall number16016
What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.

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