Build-A-Bear Workshop 2026-04-30 Toys moderate CPSC
Toys · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-26457
Build-A-Bear Workshop Heartwarming Hugs Bears Recall
Issued April 30, 2026 · Build-A-Bear Workshop · 36,000,520 units affected
In April 2026, Build-A-Bear Workshop recalled the Build-A-Bear Workshop Heartwarming Hugs Bears, a moderate toys recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a refund. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Dana Whitfield, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
The zipper slider on the side pouch can detach, posing a risk of serious injury or death from choking hazard to children.
What you should do
- 1 Stop using Build-A-Bear Workshop Heartwarming Hugs Bears right away.
- 2 Move it out of reach of children immediately.
- 3 Contact Build-A-Bear Workshop to arrange your refund. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Refund): 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 details
- Brand
- Build-A-Bear Workshop
- Category
- Toys
- Recall date
- April 30, 2026
- Units affected
- 36,000,520
- Sold at
- Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and online at www.buildabear.com from January 2026 through March 2026 for about $48.
- Recall number
- CPSC-26457
- Made in
- China
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- Build-A-Bear Workshop has 1 recall in our database.
- We're tracking 203 Toys recalls in our database.
- 36,000,520 units is enough to reach roughly 1 in every 4 US households.
- This is the 68th Toys recall we've logged in 2026.