Reason for the recall
- The product presents a risk of choking as it has been identified that the zipper on the bear’s pouch can detach, creating a small part.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandBuild-A-Bear
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
Heartwarming Hugs Bear 2 with Zipper Closure — Build-A-Bear
- Brand
- Build-A-Bear
- Name / model
- 434464
- Category
- Toys
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: Heartwarming Hugs Bear 2 with Zipper Closure
- Hazard: The product presents a risk of choking as it has been identified that the zipper on the bear’s pouch can detach, creating a small part.
- Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users by Build-A-Bear.
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Dolls/Soft Toys (Non Powered)
- Brand
- Build-A-Bear
- Model
- 434464
- Sales period
- 21st January – 6th March 2026
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- Brown weighted plush bear with a zipped pouch. Inside the pouch is a heart filled with ceramic beads, which can be heated or cooled.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk of choking as it has been identified that the zipper on the bear’s pouch can detach, creating a small part.
- This poses a choking hazard to young children, who have a natural tendency to explore objects by placing them in their mouths.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
- Corrective action
- The product has been recalled from end users by Build-A-Bear.
- Consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately and return it to their local Build-A-Bear store for a refund. For more information please access: Product Safety Recalls, call 0800 037 9782, or email ProductHotline@buildabear.com.
- Additional information
- PSD notification number: 2605-0036
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The product has been recalled from end users by Build-A-Bear.
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Dolls/Soft Toys (Non Powered)
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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