Product Recall: Heartwarming Hugs Bear 2 with Zipper Closure (2605-0036)
Product Recall for Heartwarming Hugs Bear 2 with Zipper Closure presenting a risk of choking.
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. |
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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