CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • April 24, 2008

Infant Santa Outfits Recalled by Avon Products Due to Choking Hazard; Sold in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands

This recall involves the 2006 and 2007 Santa Outfits with RN# 120273. The 2006 Santa Outfit includes a red hat decorated with a white pom pom and a red one-piece suit with white collar and cuffs, and stitched black belt and boots. The 2007 Santa Outfit includes a red hat decorated with a white pom pom, a red-and-white-striped bodysuit with a Santa Claus face on the chest, red overall pants with suspenders, and a red bib with Santa Claus face on top. Two snaps fasten the bodysuit at the shoulder and three snaps fasten the suit between the legs. The outfits were sold in sizes 3-18 months. "RN# 120273" is printed on the care label.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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

Recall Details

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.
Injuries
None reported.
Recall Number
08563

Product Information

Product Name
Infant Santa Outfits
Product Type
Clothing (Children)
Number of Units
About 17,000
Imported By
MacSwed Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Distributed By
Avon Products Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Website www.avon.com
Full Contact Information

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