CPSC, Unilever Home and Personal Care USA Announce Recall of Snuggle® Teeny Bean Bears Included with Fabric Softener
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-790.
The bear was included as a promotional item in Snuggle®, Cuddle Up®, Fresh Rain™, and Sweet Slumber™ fabric softener products sold in twin packs. Each twin pack contains a bottle of liquid fabric softener and a box of softener sheets along with the bear. The bean bear is 5 inches tall and wears a blue nightcap with a yellow moon and star design. At the end of the nightcap is a yellow pom-pom. A label on the bear reads in part "©2001 Lever Brothers Company, Made In China." No other Snuggle bears are included in this recall.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-790.
Consumers should immediately remove the bear's pom-pom, to eliminate the choking hazard.
✅ 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 Wal-mart Stores Nationwide Sold The Twin Packs Containing The Bear With The Pom-pom On The Cap, From March 2001 Through April 2001, For Between $7 And $8. 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-790.
For additional information, consumers can contact Snuggle at (800)-598-5005 between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at Snuggletime.com.
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Wal-mart Stores Nationwide Sold The Twin Packs Containing The Bear With The Pom-pom On The Cap, From March 2001 Through April 2001, For Between $7 And $8. Recall FAQ
Wal-mart Stores Nationwide Sold The Twin Packs Containing The Bear With The Pom-pom On The Cap, From March 2001 Through April 2001, For Between $7 And $8. is the subject of a toys recall: CPSC, Unilever Home and Personal Care USA Announce Recall of Snuggle® Teeny Bean Bears Included with Fabric Softener. The notice was published on May 10, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 150,000 units are potentially affected.