CPSC2008-04-24
Infant Santa Outfits Recalled by Avon Products Due to Choking Hazard; Sold in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
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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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 17,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Infant Santa Outfits
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Avon at (888) 993-9903 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.avon.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Infant-Santa-Outfits-Recalled-by-Avon-Products-Due-to-Choking-Hazard-Sold-in-Puerto-Rico-and-US-Virgin-IslandsDon't want to check this manually?
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