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

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsMar 27, 2008
Recalled Cozy Warming Polar Bear
Recalled Cozy Warming Polar Bear

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Incidents & injuries

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

Product 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.

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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