Avon Products Recalls Plush Warming Polar Bears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Reported: March 27, 2008 Initiated: March 27, 2008 #08554
Product Description
The recalled white plush warming bear has a red hat and brown nose. It is about 17 inches long and comes with a buckwheat-filled pouch that is heated in a microwave oven and is inserted into an opening in the bear's belly. "Avon Products" is printed on a white tag sewn onto the bear.
Reason for Recall
The warming pouch inside the bear can overheat and ignite when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled warming bear and return the buckwheat-filled pouch for a full refund. Avon is directly contacting consumers who purchased the warming bear.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Haiyan Boai Gifts Factory, of China
- Units Affected
- About 113,000
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
The recalled white plush warming bear has a red hat and brown nose. It is about 17 inches long and comes with a buckwheat-filled pouch that is heated in a microwave oven and is inserted into an opening in the bear's belly. "Avon Products" is printed on a white tag sewn onto the bear.. Recalled by Haiyan Boai Gifts Factory, of China. Units affected: About 113,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The warming pouch inside the bear can overheat and ignite when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled warming bear and return the buckwheat-filled pouch for a full refund. Avon is directly contacting consumers who purchased the warming bear.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 27, 2008. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08554.
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