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About 36,000 Build-A-Bear plush bears are being recalled due to a potential choking hazard, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced Thursday.
Recalls include the Heartwarming Hugs weighted bear, which features a side pouch with a heart filled with 2.5 pounds of ceramic beads that can be heated or cooled.
According to the CPSC, the bag is secured with a zipper, but the zipper slide can fold up, posing a strangulation hazard.
No injuries were reported, but one incident in the United Kingdom involved a zipper slide becoming blocked, the agency said.
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The closure of a recalled blue Build-A-Bear bear after officials warned part of the zipper could pose a choking hazard. (US Consumer Product Safety Commission / Anonymous)
“The safety and well-being of our guests and their families is our top priority,” Build-A-Bear said in a statement. “Out of an abundance of caution, consumers should immediately stop using the Heartwarming Hugs Bear and return it to their local Build-A-Bear Workshop store for a refund in the form of a refund or a gift card for the purchase price.”
The product is intended for ages 3 and up and includes a warning label that advises adult supervision due to hot and cold material.
The bears have been sold at Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and online since January for about $48.
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Build-A-Bear outdoor store sign. (Peter Dazeley/Getty Images)
The recall involves model number 034464, which can be found sewn into the back of the bear’s leg.
Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled bears immediately and return them to a Build-A-Bear Workshop store for a refund.
Customers who cannot visit a store can request a free return label through the company’s website.
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A recall has been issued for certain Build-A-Bear toys over a potential choking hazard. (Photos by Enrico Mattia Del Punta/NurPhoto/Getty)
Build-A-Bear can be reached at 844-541-0144 or by email at ProductHotline@buildabear.com. More information is available on the company’s website under its recall section.
