Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and online at www.buildabear.com from January 2026 through March 2026 for about $48. recalls
1 recall recorded since 2018, most recently on 30 April 2026. Status and classification are as published by the CPSC.
Recalls1
Ongoing (FDA)0
Terminated or completed0
Class I (FDA)0
Announced Consumer products
- Recall started
- 30 April 2026
- Reason
- 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 of original payment or in the form of a digital gift card to use on the firm's website.
- Recall number
- 26457
- Build-A-Bear Workshop Heartwarming Hugs Bears
CPSC recall notice
A terminated FDA recall means the FDA has determined that all reasonable efforts to remove or correct the product have been made. What statuses mean.