Build-A-Bear yanks 36,000 plush bears over choking risk after zipper hazard scare
Approximately 36,000 Build-A-Bear Heartwarming Hugs plush bears are being recalled due to a choking hazard caused by a detachable zipper slider. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission reported no injuries, but one incident in the UK involved the zipper component coming loose. Consumers are urged to stop using the product and return it for a refund or gift card.
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Lifestyle Build-A-Bear yanks 36,000 plush bears over choking risk after zipper hazard scare By Michael Sinkewicz, Fox Business Published May 1, 2026, 6:34 a.m. ET Originally Published by: Apple chief Tim Cook says it was the 'right time' to step down as CEO Hertz, Uber team up to build robotaxi fleets in major mobility push FedEx and UPS to return billions in tariff refunds after SCOTUS ruling 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. The recall involves the Heartwarming Hugs weighted plush bear, which features a side pouch containing a heart filled with 2.5 pounds of ceramic beads that can be heated or cooled.
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