Build-A-Bear Workshop
Build-A-Bear Workshop appears in 7 CPSC recalls between 2009 and 2026, covering about 684,820 units; the busiest year was 2011 with 3.
The hazard mentioned most often is choking (4 recalls). Products are mostly in Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed, Dolls or Plush Toys or Action Figures and Jewelry. 1 of the 7 records mention reported injuries in CPSC's incident statement.
Recall counts depend on how many products a firm sells and how it reports; they are not a measure of one firm against another. Latest CPSC recall on the register: 24 Sep 2026.
Recalls
| Date | Recall | Category | Hazard | Units | No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Heartwarming Hugs Bears Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard to Children | Choking | 36,000 | 26457 | |
| 22 Oct 2015 | Build-A-Bear Recalls Stuffed Animals Due to Choking Hazard | Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed | Choking | 33,600 | 16016 |
| 29 Aug 2013 | Build-A-Bear Recalls Stuffed Animal Toy Due to Choking Hazard | Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed | Choking | 25,000 | 13274 |
| 23 Dec 2011 | Build-A-Bear Recalls Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears Due to Choking Hazard | Dolls or Plush Toys or Action Figures | Choking, Fall | 284,000 | 12068 |
| 16 Nov 2011 | Build-A-Bear Recalls Teddy Bear Swimwear Set Due to Strangulation Hazard | Swimming | Strangulation | 19,720 | 12041 |
| 4 Aug 2011 | Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard | Jewelry | Lead or chemical, Violation of standard | 26,500 | 11298 |
| 14 May 2009 | Folding Toy Beach Chairs Recalled by Build-A-Bear Workshop Due to Laceration Hazard | Toy Miscellaneous | Laceration | 260,000 | 09220 |
Hazards mentioned
Product categories
Recalls by year
Questions and answers
How many CPSC recalls name Build-A-Bear Workshop?
7 between 2009 and 2026, covering about 684,820 units. A firm appears when CPSC lists it as manufacturer, importer or distributor, or when its name leads the recall title.
What hazards do Build-A-Bear Workshop recalls mention?
choking (4), fall (1), laceration (1), lead or chemical (1). These are keywords in CPSC's hazard statements.
Where does this data come from?
The CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services, public domain, retrieved 29 Sep 2026.
Provenance
Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Retrieval Web Services, public domain, retrieved 29 Sep 2026; latest record dated 24 Sep 2026. Firm names are normalised (corporate suffixes and addresses removed) to group records; only organisations are shown. See the methodology.