Avon Products Recalls Plush Warming Polar Bears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-03-27 · 08554
Hazards
The warming pouch inside the bear can overheat and ignite when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
08554
Date
2008-03-27
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Cozy Warming Polar Bears
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Haiyan Boai Gifts Factory, of China; Yangzhou Honesty Arts & Crafts Co. Ltd., of China
Retailer(s)
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.
Distributor(s)
Avon Products Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Country of manufacture
China
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.