Build-A-Bear recalls roughly 36,000 Heart-Warming Hugs Bears

U.S. newsBuild-A-Bear recalls roughly 36,000 Heart-Warming Hugs Bears The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said that the stuffed animals pose a serious risk of injury or death, as the detached zipper can present a choking hazard.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Build-A-Bear Workshop Heartwarming Hugs Bears.Build-A-Bear Workshop ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 1, 2026, 12:28 PM EDTBy Francie EbertRoughly 36,000 Heartwarming Hugs Bears, including about 520 sold in Canada, a stuffed animal manufactured by Build-A-Bear, are being recalled due to a zipper detaching from the bear’s pouch.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.On Thursday, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that the stuffed animals pose a serious risk of injury or death, as the detached zipper can present a choking hazard.The recall number is 034464. The recall number can be found on the product label located on the back of one of the bear’s legs.The bear includes a stuffed heart that fits inside a pocket on the bear. The heart-shaped insert is filled with 2.5 pounds of ceramic beads and can be used as a heating pad or chilled for cooling comfort.“The product is graded 3 years+ and carries a cautionary statement advising adult supervision due to the heated/cooled element,” the release stated.The bear was sold between January 2026 and March 2026 for about $48.Customers are advised to immediately stop using the Heartwarming Hugs Bear. Consumers who purchased the bear should return it to the nearest Build-A-Bear store or request a shipping label at www.buildabear.com/recalls. Once returned, Build-A-Bear will issue a refund to the original form of payment or provide a gift card.There have been no reported injuries, although one consumer in the United Kingdom reported the zipper detaching.For information on the recall visit Build-A-Bear online at www.buildabear.com/recalls according to the release.ShareAdd N...