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

危险说明 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.

受影响产品

官方描述 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.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

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

官方补救措施 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.

消费者联系信息

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

相关企业

制造商：Haiyan Boai Gifts Factory, of China；Yangzhou Honesty Arts & Crafts Co. Ltd., of China

制造国家/地区：China

经销商：Avon Products Inc., of New York, N.Y.

零售商：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.