Choking risk
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CPSC
Is the Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Heartwarming Hugs Bears safe?
Build-A-Bear Workshop · Recalled Apr 30, 2026
No — the Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Heartwarming Hugs Bears was recalled on Apr 30, 2026 due to a choking hazard. Contains small parts that can detach and pose a choking risk. If you have this product: 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.
Why it was recalled
Contains small parts that can detach and pose a choking risk.
What to do
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.
View the official CPSC recall →
This is an official recall published by CPSC. Recall details are current as of 2026-06-25; verify the latest status at the source.
Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Heartwarming Hugs Bears: common questions
Is the Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Heartwarming Hugs Bears safe?
No. The Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Heartwarming Hugs Bears was recalled on Apr 30, 2026 due to a choking hazard. Contains small parts that can detach and pose a choking risk.
Has the Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Heartwarming Hugs Bears been recalled?
Yes. The Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Heartwarming Hugs Bears was recalled on Apr 30, 2026. The recall was issued by CPSC (recall ID 26-457).
Why was the Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Heartwarming Hugs Bears recalled?
Contains small parts that can detach and pose a choking risk.
What should I do if I have the Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Heartwarming Hugs Bears?
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.
Where can I find the official recall notice for the Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Heartwarming Hugs Bears?
The official CPSC recall record is available
here. Always verify recall details with the official source.
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