CPSC, Unilever Home and Personal Care USA Announce Recall of Plush Snuggle® Bears
Source: CPSC Recall #02105
Recall Date
2002-02-20
Manufacturer
Unilever Home and Personal Care USA, of Greenwich, Conn.
Units Affected
About 4 million
Products Involved
Plush Snuggle® Bears
Hazard
The eyes and noses of these bears can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take these bears away from young children immediately and contact Unilever Home and Personal Care USA for information on how to receive a coupon for free Snuggle fabric softener.
Reported Injuries
Unilever Home and Personal Care USA has received 32 reports of the eyes and noses coming off of these bears. In three of these reports, children placed detached eyes from these bears in their mouths. No injuries were reported.
Sold At
Grocery and discount department stores nationwide sold the Snuggle fabric softener that included the 5-inch and 8-inch bears, between May 1999 and July 2001. The Pajama and Nightcap 5-inch bears also were given away to consumers who sent in two proofs of purchase for Snuggle fabric softener, between November 2001 and December 2001. The 10-inch bears were distributed, from May 1997 through May 1998, to consumers who sent in a proof of purchase for Snuggle fabric softener and up to $4.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The plush, cream-colored bears come in three sizes: a 5-inch bean bear, an 8-inch bean bear and a 10-inch stuffed bear. The 5-inch bears come in four styles: Pajama Bear wears blue, one-piece pajamas with a yellow moon and star design; Nightcap Bear wears a blue nightcap with a yellow moon and star design; Purple Blanket Bear holds a purple blanket; Pink Blanket Bear holds a pink blanket. The 8-inch bean bear is made of terry or plush fabric. The 10-inch plain stuffed bear is in a sitting position and has tan paws and ears. All the bears have tags that read "Snuggle®" and "Made in China." No other Snuggle Bears are involved in this recall.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28