Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Heartwarming Hugs Bear 2 Due To Choking Hazard

The Build-A-Bear Workshop Heartwarming Hugs Bear 2 has been recalled because the zipper slider at the neck seam can detach, creating a choking hazard for children. No injuries have been reported in Canada or the United States as of April 8, 2026.

What’s being recalled?

• Product name: Heartwarming Hugs Bear 2
• Type: Plush toy bear
• Where it's sold: Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and online across Canada
• Recall date: April 30, 2026

This recall involves a soft, plush bear sold by Build-A-Bear Workshop, a popular retailer for customizable stuffed animals.

Heartwarming Hugs Bear 2

The Heartwarming Hugs Bear 2 is a plush stuffed bear designed for children and often given as a gift or keepsake. It is typically found in toy boxes, bedrooms, and playrooms, and is sold both in-store and online by Build-A-Bear Workshop.

What’s the risk?

The zipper slider at the bear’s neck seam can detach, creating a small part that poses a choking hazard. Young children who put objects in their mouths are most at risk. The hazard is linked to the potential for the zipper slider to become loose during normal use.

What should parents do?

Stop using the Heartwarming Hugs Bear 2 immediately. Keep it out of reach of children. Contact Build-A-Bear Workshop for information on how to return the product.

Key takeaways

• The zipper slider can detach, creating a choking risk for children.
• The bear was sold at Build-A-Bear Workshop locations and online across Canada.
• No injuries or incidents have been reported as of April 8, 2026.

Check the official recall notice

See the full details in the official notice: “Build-A-Bear Workshop Heartwarming Hugs Bear 2 recalled due to choking hazard.”

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