Plush Snuggle[r] Bears
WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Unilever Home and Personal Care USA, of Greenwich,
Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 4 million plush Snuggle(r) bears.
The eyes and noses of these bears can come off, posing a choking hazard
to young children.
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.
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(r)" and "Made in China."
Grocery and discount department stores nationwide sold the Snuggle
fabric softener that included the 5-inch and 8-inch bears between May
1999 and July 2001. The Pajama and Nightcap 5-inch bears also were
given away to consumers who sent in two proofs of purchase for Snuggle
fabric softener between November 2001 and 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 and up to $4.
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. Contact Snuggle at (800) 896-9479 anytime, or visit its website.
No other Snuggle Bears are involved in this recall.
Unilever Home and Personal Care USA recalled the Nightcap Bears in
May 2001 because the yellow pom-pom on the nightcap can detach, posing
a choking hazard to young children. Consumers were asked to remove the
pom-pom to eliminate the choking hazard.
To see a picture of the recalled product(s) visit the CPSC's web site.
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