Build-A-Bear recalls roughly 36,000 Heart-Warming Hugs Bears
Build-A-Bear is recalling approximately 36,000 Heartwarming Hugs Bears due to a safety risk posed by a zipper that can detach and create a choking hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns the product could lead to injury or death, despite no reported injuries to date. Customers are urged to stop using the product and return it for a refund or gift card.
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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.
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