# Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Heartwarming Hugs Bears Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard to Children

**Recall Severity Score:** 80/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Firm | Build-A-Bear Workshop |
| Product | Build-A-Bear Workshop Heartwarming Hugs Bears |
| Recall number | 26457 |
| Recall date | 2026-04-30 |
| Units | About 36,000 (In addition 520 were sold in Canada) |
| Hazard | The zipper slider on the side pouch can detach, posing a risk of serious injury or death from choking hazard to children. |
| Injuries reported | 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. |
| Remedy | Refund, Replace |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Sold at | Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and online at www.buildabear.com from January 2026 through March 2026 for about $48. |
| 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. |

## Why this score
- Recognized injury hazard.
- About 36,000,520 units: a large exposure.
- Injuries or incidents reported.
- Children's product.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Recalls API (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Build-A-Bear-Workshop-Recalls-Heartwarming-Hugs-Bears-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Choking-Hazard-to-Children). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:06.679Z.
Recall data comes from the CPSC and is summarized automatically; read the official notice before acting. Informational only; not legal advice.