Build-A-Bear Heartwarming Hugs Bear Recall
Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Heartwarming Hugs Bears Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard to Children
Updated April 30, 2026
Build-A-Bear Workshop has recalled its Heartwarming Hugs weighted plush bear because the zipper slider on the side bead pouch can detach and become a choking hazard. Children could suffer serious injury or death if they swallow the detached zipper slider or access the ceramic beads inside.
Is the Build-A-Bear Workshop Heartwarming Hugs Bears recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by CPSC on April 30, 2026. Details below.
What is recalled
Build-A-Bear Workshop Heartwarming Hugs weighted plush bear, model number 034464. The bear has a side zippered pouch containing a heart filled with approximately 2.5 pounds of ceramic beads (designed to be heated or cooled for comfort). The model number is printed on the label sewn into the back side of one bear leg.
Am I affected
You're affected if you own a Build-A-Bear Heartwarming Hugs weighted plush bear with model number 034464. Check the label sewn into the back of one of the bear's legs for the model number.
What to do right now
Stop using this bear immediately. Return it to any local Build-A-Bear Workshop store for a refund in your original form of payment or a gift card for the original purchase price. If you can't visit a store, go to www.buildabear.com/recalls or call Build-A-Bear at 844-541-0144 (Mon to Sat 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT; Sun 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT) to request a free return shipping label and receive a refund check or digital gift card. You can also email ProductHotline@buildabear.com.
Contact: Build-A-Bear at 844-541-0144 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday and 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT on Sunday or by email at ProductHotline@buildabear.com, or online at https://www.buildabear.com/recalls or https://www.buildabear.com and click on "Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
The hazard
The zipper slider on the side pouch can detach, posing a risk of serious injury or death from choking hazard to children.
Brands affected
- Source
- CPSC
- Category
- Toys & Games
- Recall ID
- cpsc-26457
- Recalled
- April 30, 2026
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