Build-A-Bear recalls thousands of plush bears over safety risk

• Build-A-Bear Workshop has recalled 36,000 Heartwarming Hugs Bears due to a zipper issue that poses a choking hazard for children.
• The recalled bears, sold for $48 from January 2026 through March 2026, have a zipper slider on a side pouch that can detach.
• Consumers are urged to stop using the bears immediately and return them to a Build-A-Bear Workshop store for a full refund or gift card.
• The recall was prompted by a report from a consumer in the U.K. where the zipper detached, though no incidents have been reported in the U.S.
• Other recent product recalls include Thermos food jars and bottles for ejecting stoppers causing injuries, and Tzumi Electronics' adjustable dumbbells for dislodging weight plates.

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Build-A-Bear Workshop issues urgent recall of thousands of plush toys in US