CPSC2002-02-20
CPSC, Unilever Home and Personal Care USA Announce Recall of Plush Snuggle® Bears
Unilever Home and Personal Care USA, of Greenwich, Conn.
Hazard
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 Unilever Home and Personal Care USA for information on how to receive a coupon for free Snuggle fabric softener.
Sold at
Grocery and discount department stores nationwide sold the Snuggle fabric softener that included the 5-inch and 8-inch bears, between May 1999 and July 2001. The Pajama and Nightcap 5-inch bears also were given away to consumers who sent in two proofs of purchase for Snuggle fabric softener, between November 2001 and December 2001. The 10-inch bears were distributed, from May 1997 through May 1998, to consumers who sent in a proof of purchase for Snuggle fabric softener and up to $4.
Affected count
About 4 million
Injuries reported
Unilever Home and Personal Care USA has received 32 reports of the eyes and noses coming off of these bears. In three of these reports, children placed detached eyes from these bears in their mouths. No injuries were reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Plush Snuggle® Bears
Consumer contact
Contact Snuggle at (800) 896-9479 anytime, or visit its web site at www.Snuggletime.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Unilever-Home-and-Personal-Care-USA-Announce-Recall-of-Plush-Snuggle-BearsDon't want to check this manually?
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