Avon Recalls Microwave Popcorn Maker Due to Burn and Fire Hazards; New Instructions Provided

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

This recall involves Avon's Microwave Popcorn Maker sold in the U.S. with item number 474-105 in Avon's brochures and website. The recalled plastic popcorn maker consists of a clear tub and a yellow vented lid. The tub is 6 inches high and measures 7.5 inches in diameter and has three feet at the base. "DO NOT REMOVE WITH BARE HANDS. HOLD UNIT WITH GLOVES" is molded into the plastic of the lid and "USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN ONLY" is molded into the underside of the bowl. "Made in Taiwan" is printed on an adhesive label located on the underside of the bowl.

Is my product affected?

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• Microwave Popcorn Makers · About 54,700 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Through independent Avon sales representatives and online at www.avon.com from October 2012 through February 2013, for about $13.; Okay Enterprise Co., Ltd., of Kunshan City, Taiwan; Avon Products, Inc., of New York, N.Y..

Injuries or incidents reported

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.

Consumer contact

Avon Products; (800) 367-2866 from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.avon.com and click on Product Recall at the bottom of the page for new instructions and more information.

Recall history and context

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

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 149 recalls in the kitchen and small appliances category, 41 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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