CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2002-02-20

CPSC, Unilever Home and Personal Care USA Announce Recall of Plush Snuggle® Bears

02105 · Recalled 2002-02-20 · CPSC page

Description

The plush, cream-colored bears come in three sizes: a 5-inch bean bear, an 8-inch bean bear and a 10-inch stuffed bear. The 5-inch bears come in four styles: Pajama Bear wears blue, one-piece pajamas with a yellow moon and star design; Nightcap Bear wears a blue nightcap with a yellow moon and star design; Purple Blanket Bear holds a purple blanket; Pink Blanket Bear holds a pink blanket. The 8-inch bean bear is made of terry or plush fabric. The 10-inch plain stuffed bear is in a sitting position and has tan paws and ears. All the bears have tags that read "Snuggle®" and "Made in China." No other Snuggle Bears are involved in this recall.

Hazards

The eyes and noses of these bears can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Reported injuries

Unilever Home and Personal Care USA has received 32 reports of the eyes and noses coming off of these bears. In three of these reports, children placed detached eyes from these bears in their mouths. No injuries were reported.

Remedy

Consumers should take these bears away from young children immediately and contact Unilever Home and Personal Care USA for information on how to receive a coupon for free Snuggle fabric softener.

Products

NameModelUnits
Plush Snuggle® BearsAbout 4 million

Parties

Distributor
Unilever Home and Personal Care USA, of Greenwich, Conn.
Made in
China
Sold at
Grocery, discount department sold the Snuggle fabric softener that included the 5-inch, 8-inch bears, between May 1999, July 2001. The Pajama, between November 2001, December 2001. The 10-inch bears were distributed, from May 1997 through May 1998, to consumers who sent in a proof of purchase for Snuggle fabric softener, up to $4.

Consumer contact

Contact Snuggle at (800) 896-9479 anytime, or visit its web site at www.Snuggletime.com

Source: CPSC recall 02105. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.