Build-A-Bear Workshop Heartwarming Hugs Bears: recall status

Notice names this product. Build-A-Bear Workshop’s Build-A-Bear Workshop Heartwarming Hugs Bears is named in CPSC recall 26457. Your particular item is not yet verified. Compare the identifiers and exclusions in the notice before deciding whether it applies. Agency-reported hazard: The zipper slider on the side pouch can detach, posing a risk of serious injury or death from choking hazard to children. Units affected: About 36,000 (In addition 520 were sold in Canada). Agency consumer action: 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.