Avon Products Recalls Plush Warming Polar Bears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recalled March 27, 2008 · CPSC recall 08554 · Avon Products

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.

Units

About 113,000

Incidents / injuries

Avon has received 41 reports of the warming polar bear overheating, including six reports of minor burns.

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.

What to do

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

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

Product

Cozy Warming Polar Bears

Manufacturer(s)

Haiyan Boai Gifts Factory, of China · Yangzhou Honesty Arts & Crafts Co. Ltd., of China

Distributed by

Avon Products Inc., of New York, N.Y.

Retailers

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.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →