CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The warming pouch inside the bear can overheat and ignite when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Avon Products Recalls Plush Warming Polar Bears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
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.
Required Consumer Action
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.
Contact Information
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
Recall Details
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.
Injuries
Avon has received 41 reports of the warming polar bear overheating, including six reports of minor burns.
Manufacturer
Yangzhou Honesty Arts & Crafts Co. Ltd., of China
Recall Number
08554
Product Information
Product Name
Cozy Warming Polar Bears
Product Type
Heating Pads
Number of Units
About 113,000
Manufacturer Name
Yangzhou Honesty Arts & Crafts Co. Ltd., of China
Distributed By
Avon Products Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Manufactured In
China