CPSC recall 02-105, announced February 20, 2002, covers Unilever Home and Personal Care Plush Snuggle® Bears (about 4 million units). The eyes and noses of these bears can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 32 incident reports. 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. Recall contact: call (800) 896-9479, or go to www.Snuggletime.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The eyes and noses of these bears can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and 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.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 02-105
- Units
- About 4 million
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Distributor
- Unilever Home and Personal Care USA, of Greenwich, Conn.
Plush Snuggle® Bears
CPSC product type: Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Recall contact information
Contact Snuggle at (800) 896-9479 anytime, or visit its web site at www.Snuggletime.com
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