Recalls / 2008-04-24

Infant Santa Outfits Recalled by Avon Products Due to Choking Hazard; Sold in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands

08563 · Recalled 2008-04-24 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves the 2006 and 2007 Santa Outfits with RN# 120273. The 2006 Santa Outfit includes a red hat decorated with a white pom pom and a red one-piece suit with white collar and cuffs, and stitched black belt and boots. The 2007 Santa Outfit includes a red hat decorated with a white pom pom, a red-and-white-striped bodysuit with a Santa Claus face on the chest, red overall pants with suspenders, and a red bib with Santa Claus face on top. Two snaps fasten the bodysuit at the shoulder and three snaps fasten the suit between the legs. The outfits were sold in sizes 3-18 months. "RN# 120273" is printed on the care label.

Hazards

The pom poms on the 2006 and 2007 outfit and the snaps on the 2007 outfit can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the 2007 outfit away from children and contact Avon for a refund. Consumers with the 2006 outfit should immediately remove the pom-pom from the hat.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Infant Santa Outfits		About 17,000

Parties

Importer: MacSwed Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Distributor: Avon Products Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Made in: China
Sold at: Avon Independent Sales Representatives in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, about $20 for the 2007 outfit.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Avon at (888) 993-9903 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.avon.com

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Source: CPSC recall 08563. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.