Avon Products Recalls Plush Warming Polar Bears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-03-27). Hazards: fire, burn. About 113,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08554 |
| Published | 2008-03-27 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Heating Pads |
| Products | Cozy Warming Polar Bears |
| Firm named in the title | Avon Products |
| Firms | Haiyan Boai Gifts Factory, of China (manufacturer); Yangzhou Honesty Arts & Crafts Co. Ltd., of China (manufacturer); Avon Products Inc., of New York, N.Y. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 113,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Avon independent sales representatives and at www.avon.com from July 2007 through February 2008 for about $13 when sold alone, or as part of a gift set that sold for about $100. |
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.
Hazard
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.
Incidents and injuries
Avon has received 41 reports of the warming polar bear overheating, including six reports of minor burns.
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