The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08563·Announced 2008-04-24

Avon Recalls Infant Santa Outfits Due to Choking Hazard

Avon is recalling 2006 and 2007 infant Santa outfits sold in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands because pom poms and snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard for infants, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Avon Products Inc. is recalling 2006 and 2007 infant Santa outfits due to a choking hazard. The recall involves approximately 17,000 units of the outfits, which were sold in sizes 3-18 months. The 2006 outfit features a red hat with a white pom pom and a red one-piece suit, while the 2007 outfit includes a red hat with a white pom pom, a striped bodysuit, and red overall pants. Both outfits are identified by the RN# 120273 printed on the care label.

The hazard exists because the pom poms on the 2006 and 2007 outfits and the snaps on the 2007 outfit can detach, posing a choking risk to young children. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall. The products were manufactured in China by MacSwed Inc. of New York, N.Y.

These outfits were sold by Avon Independent Sales Representatives in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands from August 2006 through November 2007. The 2006 outfit sold for about $15, and the 2007 outfit sold for about $20. Consumers should immediately take the 2007 outfit away from children and contact Avon for a refund. Owners of the 2006 outfit should immediately remove the pom-pom from the hat. For more information, consumers can contact Avon at (888) 993-9903 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.avon.com.

The recalled product

Product
Infant Santa Outfits
Manufacturer
MacSwed Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
17,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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