Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Heartwarming Hugs Bears Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard to Children
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2026-04-30 · 26457
Hazards
The zipper slider on the side pouch can detach, posing a risk of serious injury or death from choking hazard to children.
Recall
Number
26457
Date
2026-04-30
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Build-A-Bear Workshop Heartwarming Hugs Bears
Remedies
Options
Refund; Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and online at www.buildabear.com from January 2026 through March 2026 for about $48.
Importer(s)
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., of St Louis, Missouri
Country of manufacture
China
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.