CPSCRecalled Mar 27, 2008 · #08554
Avon Products Recalls Plush Warming Polar Bears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
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.
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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.
Product details
- Product
- Cozy Warming Polar Bears
- Type
- Heating Pads
- Manufacturer
- Haiyan Boai Gifts Factory, of China | Yangzhou Honesty Arts & Crafts Co. Ltd., of China
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- 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.
- Made in
- China
What you should 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.