Build-A-Bear Workshop recalls Love.Hugs.Peace lapel pins due to lead paint in surface paints, which violates federal lead paint standards. Return pins for $5 store coupon or refund.
Surface paints on the lapel pin contain excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
Build-A-Bear Workshop is recalling Love.Hugs.Peace lapel pins because they contain excessive lead paint that violates federal safety standards. This hazard could cause health issues, especially for children who might ingest the paint.
The lapel pins contain lead paint that exceeds federal safety limits. Lead exposure can cause serious health problems, particularly in children who might put the pins in their mouths.
Owners of Love.Hugs.Peace lapel pins are affected. Children are at higher risk due to potential ingestion of lead paint.
The recalled lapel pins feature a heart, bear head, and peace sign with the phrase 'Love.Hugs.Peace.' on the front. They were sold as part of Build-A-Bear Workshop products.
Immediately stop using the lapel pins as they contain lead paint that violates federal safety standards.
Return the lapel pin to any Build-A-Bear Workshop store to receive a $5 store coupon.
If you cannot return the pin to a store, contact Build-A-Bear Workshop for alternate refund instructions.
Stop using the lapel pins and return the lapel pin to any Build-A-Bear Workshop store to receive a $5 store coupon. If it is not possible to return the pin to a store, you can contact the company for alternate instructions on receiving a refund.
No, the lapel pins contain excessive lead paint that violates federal safety standards and should not be used.
The recalled lapel pins feature a heart, bear head, and peace sign with the phrase 'Love.Hugs.Peace.' on the front.
Contact Build-A-Bear Workshop directly for alternative refund instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Build-A-Bear Workshop to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 738 — Build-A-Bear Workshop Love.Hugs.Peace lapel pins Hello, I own a Love.Hugs.Peace lapel pins that is covered by recall 738 from Build-A-Bear Workshop. The official recall notice states: Stop using the lapel pins and return the lapel pin to any Build-A-Bear Workshop store to receive a $5 store coupon. If it is not possible to return the pin to a store, you can contact the company for alternate instructions on receiving a refund. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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