April 30, 2026 • Recall #26457
Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Heartwarming Hugs Bears Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard to Children
Recall 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.
Hazards Identified
- The zipper slider on the side pouch can detach, posing a risk of serious injury or death from choking hazard to children.
Consumer 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
| Product Name | Type | Units Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Build-A-Bear Workshop Heartwarming Hugs Bears | N/A | About 36,000 (In addition 520 were sold in Canada) |
Recalled Heartwarming Hugs Bear
ManufacturersNot specified
Retailers
Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and online at www.buildabear.com from January 2026 through March 2026 for about $48.
Verify Official Notice
Product recall terms or points of contact can change. Verify instructions directly with the CPSC announcement page.
View Official CPSC Notice