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"Made in Taiwan" is printed on an adhesive label located on the underside of the bowl.
Why it was recalled
When cooked too long, the popcorn can overheat in this popcorn maker and ignite, posing a fire or burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
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.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Okay Enterprise Co., Ltd., of Kunshan City, Taiwan
- Recall number
- 13-193
- Units
- About 54,700
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Through independent Avon sales representatives and online at www.avon.com from October 2012 through February 2013, for about $13.
- Importer
- Avon Products, Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Microwave Popcorn Makers
CPSC product type: Nonmetal Cookware (Nonelectric)
Recall contact information
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.
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