Avon Products Recalls Plush Warming Polar Bears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4576.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4576.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4576.
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
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a heating & cooling recall: Avon Products Recalls Plush Warming Polar Bears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards. The notice was published on March 27, 2008 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 113,000 units are potentially affected.