Infant Santa Outfits Recalled by Avon Products Due to Choking Hazard; Sold in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-04-24). Hazards: choking. About 17,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08563 |
| Published | 2008-04-24 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Infant Santa Outfits |
| Firm named in the title | Avon Products |
| Firms | MacSwed Inc., of New York, N.Y. (importer); Avon Products Inc., of New York, N.Y. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 17,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Avon Independent Sales Representatives in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands from August 2006 through November 2007 for about $15 for the 2006 outfit and about $20 for the 2007 outfit. |
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.
Hazard
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
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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