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

Active Recall Announced March 27, 2008 CPSC #08554

Quick answer

Avon Products Recalls Plush Warming Polar Bears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards is CPSC recall #08554, announced on March 27, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brands: Haiyan Boai Gifts Factory, Yangzhou Honesty Arts & Crafts Co. Ltd., Avon Products Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Cozy Warming Polar Bears

Recalled brands

Haiyan Boai Gifts Factory, Yangzhou Honesty Arts & Crafts Co. Ltd., Avon Products Inc.

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.

Recall date

March 27, 2008

Categories

Heating Pads

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08554?

CPSC recall #08554 covers Avon Products Recalls Plush Warming Polar Bears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 27, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 is the remedy for recall #08554?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08554 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Avon Products Recalls Plush Warming Polar Bears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Avon-Products-Recalls-Plush-Warming-Polar-Bears-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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