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“Love. Hugs. Peace.” Lapel Pin

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Description“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 Build-A-Bear Workshop St. Louis Missouri UNITED STATESTel: 1-866-236-5683 Images (select thumbnail to enlarge - opens in a new window)

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.
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