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Infant Santa Outfits Recalled by Avon Products Due to Choking Hazard; Sold in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands

Recall 08-563 · April 24, 2008 · Avon Products

What to doConsumers 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.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
08-563 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 24, 2008
Brand
Avon Products
Category
Baby and nursery
Products
Infant Santa Outfits
Hazard
Choking Hazard; Sold in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Units
About 17,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Infant Santa Outfits · About 17,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Avon 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.; MacSwed Inc., of New York, N.Y.; Avon Products Inc., of New York, N.Y..

Consumer contact

For 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

Recall history and context

Avon Products appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Avon Products recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 238 recalls in the baby and nursery category, 59 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Infant Santa Outfits (About 17,000 units). This recall involves the 2006 and 2007 Santa Outfits with RN# 120273.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking Hazard; Sold in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers 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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.