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CPSC recall · Reported February 20, 2002

CPSC, Unilever Home and Personal Care USA Announce Recall of Plush Snuggle® Bears

The eyes and noses of these bears can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #
02105
Affected scope
About 4 million
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Unilever Home and Personal Care USA, of Greenwich, Conn. recalled The plush, cream-colored bears come in three sizes: a 5-inch bean bear, an 8-inch bean be….

CPSC, Unilever Home and Personal Care USA Announce Recall of Plush Snuggle® Bears was recalled by Unilever Home and Personal Care USA, of Greenwich, Conn. in February 20, 2002. Reason: The eyes and noses of these bears can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should take these bears away from young children immediately and contact Unilev…. Verify recall #02105 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Unilever Home and Personal Care USA, of Greenwich, Conn. issued this CPSC recall-The eyes and noses of these bears can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children..

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February 20, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02105 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, 1 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.

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Product description

The plush, cream-colored bears come in three sizes: a 5-inch bean bear, an 8-inch bean bear and a 10-inch stuffed bear. The 5-inch bears come in four styles: Pajama Bear wears blue, one-piece pajamas with a yellow moon and star design; Nightcap Bear wears a blue nightcap with a yellow moon and star design; Purple Blanket Bear holds a purple blanket; Pink Blanket Bear holds a pink blanket. The 8-inch bean bear is made of terry or plush fabric. The 10-inch plain stuffed bear is in a sitting position and has tan paws and ears. All the bears have tags that read "Snuggle®" and "Made in China." No other Snuggle Bears are involved in this recall.

Reason for recall

The eyes and noses of these bears can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should take these bears away from young children immediately and contact Unilever Home and Personal Care USA for information on how to receive a coupon for free Snuggle fabric softener.

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 02105
Date reported February 20, 2002
Date initiated February 20, 2002
Recalling firm Unilever Home and Personal Care USA, of Greenwich, Conn.
Affected scope About 4 million
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 take these bears away from young children immediately and contact Unilever Home and Personal Care USA for inform…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The plush, cream-colored bears come in three sizes: a 5-inch bean bear, an 8-inch bean bear and a 10-inch stuffed bear. The 5-inch bears come in four styles: Pajama Bear wears blue, one-piece pajamas with a yellow moon and star design; Nightcap Bear wears a blue nightcap with a yellow moon and star design; Purple Blanket Bear holds a purple blanket; Pink Blanket Bear holds a pink blanket. The 8-inch bean bear is made of terry or plush fabric. The 10-inch plain stuffed bear is in a sitting position and has tan paws and ears. All the bears have tags that read "Snuggle®" and "Made in China." No other Snuggle Bears are involved in this recall.. Recalled by Unilever Home and Personal Care USA, of Greenwich, Conn.. Units affected: About 4 million.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The eyes and noses of these bears can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should take these bears away from young children immediately and contact Unilever Home and Personal Care USA for information on how to receive a coupon for free Snuggle fabric softener.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 20, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02105.
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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