CPSC recall · Reported April 24, 2008
Infant Santa Outfits Recalled by Avon Products Due to Choking Hazard; Sold in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
The pom poms on the 2006 and 2007 outfit and the snaps on the 2007 outfit can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Avon Products Inc., of New York, N.y. recalled This recall involves the 2006 and 2007 Santa Outfits with RN# 120273. The 2006 Santa Outf….
Infant Santa Outfits Recalled by Avon Products Due to Choking Hazard; Sold in Puerto Rico… was recalled by Avon Products Inc., of New York, N.y. in April 24, 2008. Reason: The pom poms on the 2006 and 2007 outfit and the snaps on the 2007 outfit can detach, posing a choking hazard…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the 2007 outfit away from children and contact Avon for…. Verify recall #08563 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Avon Products Inc., of New York, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-The pom poms on the 2006 and 2007 outfit and the snaps on the 2007 outfit can detach, posing a choking hazard….
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- agency class
- April 24, 2008
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08563 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.
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Product description
This recall involves the 2006 and 2007 Santa Outfits with RN# 120273. The 2006 Santa Outfit includes a red hat decorated with a white pom pom and a red one-piece suit with white collar and cuffs, and stitched black belt and boots. The 2007 Santa Outfit includes a red hat decorated with a white pom pom, a red-and-white-striped bodysuit with a Santa Claus face on the chest, red overall pants with suspenders, and a red bib with Santa Claus face on top. Two snaps fasten the bodysuit at the shoulder and three snaps fasten the suit between the legs. The outfits were sold in sizes 3-18 months. "RN# 120273" is printed on the care label.
Reason for recall
The pom poms on the 2006 and 2007 outfit and the snaps on the 2007 outfit can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the 2007 outfit away from children and contact Avon for a refund. Consumers with the 2006 outfit should immediately remove the pom-pom from the hat.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08563 |
| Date reported | April 24, 2008 |
| Date initiated | April 24, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Avon Products Inc., of New York, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 17,000 |
| 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 take the 2007 outfit away from children and contact Avon for a refund. Consumers with the 2006 outfi…
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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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