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Build-A-Bear Workshop Heartwarming Hugs Bears — recall

Name: Build-A-Bear Workshop Heartwarming Hugs Bears
Brand: Build-A-Bear

Consumer goods · United States · 2026-04-30 · China-origin

Hazard: The zipper slider on the side pouch can…Origin: China

Build-A-Bear Workshop Heartwarming Hugs Bears, The zipper slider on the side pouch can detach, posing a risk of serious

Country	United States
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-04-30
Country of origin	China
Importer	Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., of St Louis, Missouri
Retailer	Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and online at www.buildabear.com from January 2026 through March 2026 for about $48.
Hazard	The zipper slider on the side pouch can detach, posing a risk of serious injury or death from choking hazard to children.
Hazard description	The zipper slider on the side pouch can detach, posing a risk of serious injury or death from choking hazard to children.
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 …
Recall number	26457
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers.
Self-check for comparable products	Small-part size/pull-force compliance; age grading and warning labels.
Rules & standards likely involved	CPSC/CPSIA, ASTM F963 (toys), UL · Full guide →

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