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Infant Santa Outfits Recalled by Avon Products Due to Choking Hazard; Sold in Pu...

Published: April 24, 2008Recall ID: 08563Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

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.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Infant Santa Outfits

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Infant-Santa-Outfits-Recalled-by-Avon-Products-Due-to-Choking-Hazard-Sold-in-Puerto-Rico-and-US-Virgin-Islands
TitleInfant Santa Outfits Recalled by Avon Products Due to Choking Hazard; Sold in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
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Images › 1 › CaptionRecalled Infant Santa Outfit
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Images › 2 › CaptionRecalled Infant Santa Outfit
Hazards › NameThe pom poms on the 2006 and 2007 outfit and the snaps on the 2007 outfit can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Injuries › NameNone reported.
Products › NameInfant Santa Outfits
Products › TypeClothing (Children)
Products › Category I D1887
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 17,000
Recall I D4585
Remedies › NameConsumers 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.
Importers › NameMacSwed Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Retailers › NameAvon Independent Sales Representatives in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands from August 2006 through November 2007 for about $15 for the 2006 outfit and about $20 for the 2007 outfit.
Recall Date2008-04-24T00:00:00
DescriptionThis 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.
Distributors › NameAvon Products Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Recall Number08563
Consumer ContactFor 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
Last Publish Date2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina