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Heartwarming Hugs Bear 2 with the zipper closure

Published: May 11, 2026Recall ID: 98d6ebb0-b770-4d39-b1a3-042f786ef370Category: generalCountry: Australia

Reason for Recall / Hazard

This product may not comply with the mandatory standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age . The zipper slider may detach and become a choking hazard.

Product Description & Identification

Reason / Defects: This product may not comply with the mandatory standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age . The zipper slider may detach and become a choking hazard. Hazards: Risk of serious injury or death from choking if a young child swallows the zipper slider. What to do: Stop using the affected Heartwarming Hug Bear 2 immediately and keep out of reach of young children. Return the affected bears to a Build-A-Bear Workshop for a full refund or Build-A-Bear Workshop gift card. Contact Build-A-Bear Workshop Email: recall@buildabear.com.au Visit: https://buildabear.com.au/pages/contact

Affected Products

Weighted plush bear with zipper closure. Contains removable heart which can be heated or cooled for extra comfort. Only bears with zipper closures are affected. Bears with velcro closures are not affected by this recall.

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
Guid › #text98d6ebb0-b770-4d39-b1a3-042f786ef370
Guid › @ is Perma Linkfalse
Linkhttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/heartwarming-hugs-bear-2-with-the-zipper-closure
Pub DateMon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000
Extracted imagehttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/large/private/Heartwarming%20Hugs%20Bear%20with%20zipper.png?itok=X_8PgoIi

Overview

  • Risk Level["Stuffed and plush toys","Toys for babies and toddlers"]
  • DistributionAustralia
Official Agency Alert