Avon Recalls Microwave Popcorn Makers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Avon is recalling microwave popcorn makers because they can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn risks. No injuries have been reported.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 risk-of-harm product (fire/burn) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Avon Products, Inc. is recalling approximately 54,700 Microwave Popcorn Makers sold in the United States. The recalled plastic popcorn makers, manufactured by Okay Enterprise Co., Ltd. of Kunshan City, Taiwan, consist of a clear tub and a yellow vented lid. The product was sold through independent Avon sales representatives and online at www.avon.com from October 2012 through February 2013 for about $13. The specific item number is 474-105.
The recall is due to a fire and burn hazard. When cooked too long, the popcorn can overheat in the maker and ignite. Avon has received 20 reports of the popcorn makers overheating, including two incidents involving fires that resulted in damage to microwave ovens. No injuries have been reported.
Consumers should stop using the popcorn maker immediately. They should contact Avon to receive a copy of the updated instructions on how to safely use the microwave popcorn maker. The new instructions can also be obtained from independent Avon representatives and on Avon's website under the Product Recall section.
The recalled product
- Product
- Microwave Popcorn Makers
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 54,700
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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