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Medium RiskCPSC
Kitchen & Cookware

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

Agency Publication Date: May 16, 2013
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Summary

Avon is recalling about 54,700 Microwave Popcorn Makers because they can overheat and ignite if the popcorn is cooked for too long. The recalled units consist of a 6-inch high clear plastic tub with three feet and a yellow vented lid. They were sold through independent Avon representatives and online at avon.com from October 2012 through February 2013. Avon has received 20 reports of these units overheating, including two fires that damaged microwave ovens. Consumers should stop using the product and contact Avon for updated safety instructions.

Risk

When popcorn is cooked beyond the recommended time, the plastic container can overheat and catch fire, creating a risk of burns to the user and fire damage to the microwave and surrounding area.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your Microwave Popcorn Maker for item number 474-105, which was sold in Avon brochures and on their website.
  2. Verify identifying marks: look for a clear tub (6 inches high, 7.5 inches wide) with a yellow vented lid. The lid should have 'DO NOT REMOVE WITH BARE HANDS. HOLD UNIT WITH GLOVES' molded into the plastic, and the bowl should have 'USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN ONLY' on the underside.
  3. Stop using the popcorn maker immediately to prevent the risk of fire or overheating.
  4. Contact Avon at 800-367-2866 from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.avon.com and click on 'Product Recall' at the bottom of the page to receive a copy of the updated safety instructions.
  5. You may also obtain the new safety instructions from an independent Avon sales representative.
  6. For additional questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹New Instructions

Consumers should stop using the popcorn maker immediately and 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.

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.

Affected Products

Product: Avon Microwave Popcorn Maker
Model:
474-105
Date Ranges: October 2012 - February 2013

Product Images

Recalled Avon Popcorn Maker

Recalled Avon Popcorn Maker

Recalled Avon Popcorn Maker - Lid

Recalled Avon Popcorn Maker - Lid

Recalled Avon Popcorn Maker โ€“ Side View

Recalled Avon Popcorn Maker โ€“ Side View

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 13193
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Okay Enterprise Co., Ltd., of Kunshan City, Taiwan
Sold By: Through independent Avon sales representatives and online at www.avon.com from October 2012 through February 2013, for about $13.
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Units Affected: About 54,700
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Avon Products, Inc., of New York, N.Y.
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.
Agency Last Updated: April 28, 2016

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