Heartwarming Hugs Weighted Plush Bears
Build-A-Bear is recalling Heartwarming Hugs weighted plush bears (model 034464) due to a choking hazard from a detachable zipper slider.
Immediately take the recalled bears away from children and contact Build-A-Bear Workshop to receive a free repair kit or a full refund.
Recall at a glance
- Units affected
- About 36,000 (In addition 520 were sold in Canada)
- Reported incidents
- There has been one consumer report in the United Kingdom of the zipper slider detaching while in use, and no reports in the United States. No injuries have been reported.
- Contact
- Build-A-Bear at 844-541-0144 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday and 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT on Sunday or by email at ProductHotline@buildabear.com, or online at https://www.buildabear.com/recalls or https://www.buildabear.com and click on "Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Why it was recalled
The zipper slider on the side pouch of the Heartwarming Hugs weighted plush bear can detach, posing a choking hazard to children. The affected model is 034464.
Is mine affected?
Check the model number and date code on the product or its label. Yours is affected if it matches one below.
Build-A-Bear Workshop Heartwarming Hugs Bear
- Model
- 034464
Where it was sold
Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and online at www.buildabear.com from January 2026 through March 2026 for about $48.
Timeline
- Announced by CPSC
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
Official source
Sources
Related regulator recall(s)
Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-07-08 · primary source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission