Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAmber RaikenSaturday 02 May 2026 01:54 BSTBotulism, listeria, and recalls: How recalls workBuild-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.In fullBuild-A-Bear Workshop issues urgent recall of thousands of plush toys in USThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in