The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products unless otherwise instructed. Consumers can submit reports of harm to CPSC’s new searchable online product safety database at www.SaferProducts.gov. A searchable food and medical product recall database is available at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/default.htm.

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Units: About 19,720 in the United States and 1,100 in Canada

Importer: Build-A-Bear Workshop, of St. Louis

Hazard: The inner tube accessory can be pulled over a small child’s head, which is a strangulation hazard.

Description: The inner tube is part of the three-piece Fruit Tutu Bikini swimwear set for teddy bears, which includes a two-piece fruit-print bikini. The inner tube is 9 inches in diameter and pink with white and yellow flowers printed on it.

Sold at: Build-A-Bear Workshop stores nationwide and online at www.buildabear.com from April to August 2011 for $12.50.

Remedy: Return the tube to any Build-A-Bear Workshop store to receive a $5 store coupon, or contact the company for refund information.

Contact: Call 866-236-5683 or visit www.buildabear.com.