CPSC2008-03-27
Avon Products Recalls Plush Warming Polar Bears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Haiyan Boai Gifts Factory, of China
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 113,000
Injuries reported
Avon has received 41 reports of the warming polar bear overheating, including six reports of minor burns.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Cozy Warming Polar Bears
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Avon toll-free at (877) 217-0916 between 6 a.m. and midnight ET Monday through Saturday, and on Sunday between 12 p.m. and midnight ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.avon.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Avon-Products-Recalls-Plush-Warming-Polar-Bears-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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