Build-A-Bear Recalls 36,000 Bears Over Risk of 'Injury or Death'
Summary
Build-A-Bear Workshop has recalled about 36,000 Heartwarming Hugs bears in the U.S. and 520 in Canada because the zipper slider on the bears can come off and pose a choking danger to children. Customers can get a full refund or gift card by returning the bear to the store or by using a free return shipping label.Key Facts
- The recall involves Heartwarming Hugs bears that have a side pouch with a zipper slider.
- The zipper slider can detach, creating a choking hazard for children.
- About 36,000 bears were sold in the U.S. and 520 in Canada between January and March 2026.
- The bears include a removable, weighted heart insert meant to provide comfort by heating or cooling.
- The toy is labeled for children aged three and older.
- Consumers should stop using the toy immediately and return it for a refund or store gift card.
- Build-A-Bear offers free shipping labels for customers who cannot visit a store.
- The bears are made in China and imported by Build-A-Bear Workshop, based in St. Louis, Missouri.
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