Product Recall Number: 13-193
Why was Microwave Popcorn Makers recalled?
When cooked too long, the popcorn can overheat in this popcorn maker and ignite, posing a fire or burn hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 13-193
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2013-05-16
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Microwave Popcorn Makers
Description: When cooked too long, the popcorn can overheat in the plastic popcorn maker and ignite.
Hazard Description: When cooked too long, the popcorn can overheat in this popcorn maker and ignite, posing a fire or burn hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: New Instructions
Units: About 54,700
Incidents: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Sold At: Through independent Avon sales representatives and online at www.avon.com from October 2012 through February 2013, for about $13.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed