Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Heartwarming Hugs Bears Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard to Children
CPSC recall 26457. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The zipper slider on the side pouch can detach, posing a risk of serious injury or death from choking hazard to children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 26457 has the recall date 30 Apr 2026. The notice names the firm Build-A-Bear Workshop. The recall has about 36,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2026 has 4,008 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Choking.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | There has been one consumer report in the United Kingdom of the zipper slider detaching while in use, and no reports in the United States. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 36,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund, Replace |
| 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. |
| Product | Build-A-Bear Workshop Heartwarming Hugs Bears, About 36,000 (In addition 520 were sold in Canada) |
| Sold at | Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and online at www.buildabear.com from January 2026 through March 2026 for about $48. |
| Importer | Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 36,000Median of 2026: 4,008
- CPSC recalls of 2026
- 459
- Recalls of 2026 with one of the same hazards
- 10%
- Recalls on the register that name Build-A-Bear Workshop
- 7
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2015 | Build-A-Bear Recalls Stuffed Animals Due to Choking Hazard |
| 29 Aug 2013 | Build-A-Bear Recalls Stuffed Animal Toy Due to Choking Hazard |
| 23 Dec 2011 | Build-A-Bear Recalls Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears Due to Choking Hazard |
| 16 Nov 2011 | Build-A-Bear Recalls Teddy Bear Swimwear Set Due to Strangulation Hazard |
| 4 Aug 2011 | Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
| 14 May 2009 | Folding Toy Beach Chairs Recalled by Build-A-Bear Workshop Due to Laceration Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 26457The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 26457. https://recallregister.com/product/10754-build-a-bear-workshop-recalls-heartwarming-hugs-bears-due-to-risk-of-s/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 26457 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
There has been one consumer report in the United Kingdom of the zipper slider detaching while in use, and no reports in the United States. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and online at www.buildabear.com from January 2026 through March 2026 for about $48.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 26457?
- CPSC lists 2 remedy options:
Refund, Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 26457?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 36,000 (In addition 520 were sold in Canada)