Build-a-Bear Recalls Colorful Hearts Bear

Build-a-Bear has voluntarily recalled almost 300,000 of their Colorful Hearts Bears after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission determined that the teddy bear’s eyes could loosen and fall out, posing a choking hazard to children. A Company spokeswoman, Jill Saunders, has said no injuries have been reported.

The Colorful Heart Bear is the latest in a series of Build-a-Bear products to be recalled. In November 2011  a Teddy Bear Swimwear Set was recalled by the toy company after a 3-year-old girl tried to pull the bear's inner-tube accessory over her head and couldn't get it off. Another product, the Love Hugs Peace Lapel Pin, was also recalled in August when paint on the pin was found to contain excessive levels of lead. 260,000 folding beach chairs were recalled in 2009 when the CPSC alleged that sharp edges on the chairs could cause injuries when they were folded.

"That we have conducted three product recalls this year despite the fact that we have not received a single injury report related to any of those three products clearly demonstrates how seriously we take product safety," says Build-a-Bear spokeswoman Jennifer Saunders

Parents that have purchased a Colorful Hearts Bear can return them to any Build-A-Bear store for a coupon good for any available stuffed animal, the company says. Consumers can also call 866-236-5683 for more information.

McDonald's Recalls Shrek Glasses

Thanks McDonalds. I have two of those Shrek glasses sitting in my dishwasher right now. And today I hear that McDonald's is now "voluntarily" recalling these glasses because they have Cadium on them! Cadium is a carcinogenic..a seriously toxic chemical that can lead to serious health problems. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the recall early this morning.

My kids have used those darn glasses. Thankfully just once, but that is still one time to many. I am so angry with McDonald's right now, and the statements coming from Mcky D's is certainly not helping my mood:

McDonald's says it is asking customers to stop using the glasses "out of an abundance of caution." (So the bosses over at the Mighty Arches are just being extra cautious....a little toxic chemical never hurts anyone, right?)

"We believe the Shrek glassware is safe for consumer use," McDonald's USA spokesman Bill Whitman said. "However, again to ensure that our customers receive safe products from us, we made the decision to stop selling them and voluntarily recall these products effective immediately."

Are you kidding me? Safe?!

If you can't trust Ronald McDonald, who can you trust?  Sheesh.

You can read more about the recall here, if you haven't already.