Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Heartwarming Hugs Bears Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard to Children
| Source | US CPSC (Consumer Products) |
|---|---|
| Category | Consumer Product |
| Severity | Unclassified |
| Status | unknown |
| Recall date | April 30, 2026 |
| Reported | April 30, 2026 |
| Recalling firm | Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., of St Louis, Missouri |
| Country / region | United States |
Hazard
The zipper slider on the side pouch can detach, posing a risk of serious injury or death from choking hazard to children.
Product description
This recall involves the Heartwarming Hugs weighted plush bear with model number 034464. It has a side pouch containing a heart filled with 2.5 pounds of ceramic beads, which can be heated or cooled for comfort. The pouch is secured with a zipper. The product is graded 3 years+ and carries a cautionary statement advising adult supervision due to the heated/cooled element. The model number is located on the label sewn into the back side of one bear leg.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Heartwarming Hugs Bear and return it to a local Build-A-Bear Workshop store to receive a refund in the form of original payment or a gift card for the original purchase price redeemable toward any available Make-Your-Own furry friend and any other available merchandise. If a consumer is unable to return their Heartwarming Hugs Bear to a local store, they can visit www.buildabear.com/recalls for more information or call Build-A-Bear to receive a free return shipping label to return the recalled bear and to receive a refund check in the form of original payment or in the form of a digital gift card to use on the firm's website.
Affected products
- Build-A-Bear Workshop Heartwarming Hugs Bears
Official source: US CPSC (Consumer Products) notice ↗