CPSC, Unilever Home and Personal Care USA Announce Recall of Snuggle® Teeny Bean Bears Included with Fabric Softener

The yellow pom-pom can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #: 01146
Affected scope: About 150,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The bear was included as a promotional item in Snuggle®, Cuddle Up®, Fresh Rain™, and Swe….

CPSC, Unilever Home and Personal Care USA Announce Recall of Snuggle® Teeny Bean Bears In… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 10, 2001. Reason: The yellow pom-pom can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the bear's pom-pom, to eliminate the choking hazard.. Verify recall #01146 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The yellow pom-pom can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children..

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agency class: May 10, 2001
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01146 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The bear was included as a promotional item in Snuggle®, Cuddle Up®, Fresh Rain™, and Sweet Slumber™ fabric softener products sold in twin packs. Each twin pack contains a bottle of liquid fabric softener and a box of softener sheets along with the bear. The bean bear is 5 inches tall and wears a blue nightcap with a yellow moon and star design. At the end of the nightcap is a yellow pom-pom. A label on the bear reads in part "©2001 Lever Brothers Company, Made In China." No other Snuggle bears are included in this recall.

Reason for recall

The yellow pom-pom can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately remove the bear's pom-pom, to eliminate the choking hazard.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	01146
Date reported	May 10, 2001
Date initiated	May 10, 2001
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 150,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately remove the bear's pom-pom, to eliminate the choking hazard.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The yellow pom-pom can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately remove the bear's pom-pom, to eliminate the choking hazard.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 10, 2001. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 01146.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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