Snuggle
Encyclopedia
Snuggle is the brand name of a fabric softener
sold by Sun Products in the United States
and Canada
. It features as its mascot
, a teddy bear
, named Snuggle the Fabric Softener Bear or "The Snuggle Bear", previously voiced by Micky Dolenz
and originally voiced by Corinne Orr
. The product is available in sheets or liquid (in concentrate and non-concentrate forms).
Snuggle was previously owned by Unilever
, who sold it to Sun Products in 2008.
. The voice was originally provided by Corinne Orr
. In a 2006 radio interview, Micky Dolenz
stated that he was the voice of Snuggle at that time. As of late 2009, the bear is voiced by an unknown New York animation and commercial voice over actor.
hazard to babies and toddlers.
In 2002, 4 million stuffed bears distributed with Snuggle fabric softener were recalled when they too were determined to form a choking hazard to small children, because the eyes and nose could come off.
Fabric softener
Fabric softener is used to prevent static cling and make fabric softer. It is available as a liquid, crystals and dryer sheets.- Varieties :...
sold by Sun Products in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. It features as its mascot
Mascot
The term mascot – defined as a term for any person, animal, or object thought to bring luck – colloquially includes anything used to represent a group with a common public identity, such as a school, professional sports team, society, military unit, or brand name...
, a teddy bear
Teddy bear
The teddy bear is a stuffed toy bear. They are usually stuffed with soft, white cotton and have smooth and soft fur. It is an enduring form of a stuffed animal in many countries, often serving the purpose of entertaining children. In recent times, some teddy bears have become collector's items...
, named Snuggle the Fabric Softener Bear or "The Snuggle Bear", previously voiced by Micky Dolenz
Micky Dolenz
George Michael "Micky" Dolenz, Jr. is an American actor, musician, television director, radio personality and theater director, best known as a member of the 1960s made-for-television band The Monkees.-Biography:...
and originally voiced by Corinne Orr
Corinne Orr
Corinne Orr is a Canadian-born actress and voice artist, who now lives in New York City, where she has resided for more than four decades....
. The product is available in sheets or liquid (in concentrate and non-concentrate forms).
Snuggle was previously owned by Unilever
Unilever
Unilever is a British-Dutch multinational corporation that owns many of the world's consumer product brands in foods, beverages, cleaning agents and personal care products....
, who sold it to Sun Products in 2008.
Mascot
Since 1983, Snuggle has been the mascot for the Snuggle line of fabric softener. The puppet was created by Kermit LoveKermit Love
Kermit Ernest Hollingshead Love was an American puppeteer, costume designer, and actor in children's television and on Broadway...
. The voice was originally provided by Corinne Orr
Corinne Orr
Corinne Orr is a Canadian-born actress and voice artist, who now lives in New York City, where she has resided for more than four decades....
. In a 2006 radio interview, Micky Dolenz
Micky Dolenz
George Michael "Micky" Dolenz, Jr. is an American actor, musician, television director, radio personality and theater director, best known as a member of the 1960s made-for-television band The Monkees.-Biography:...
stated that he was the voice of Snuggle at that time. As of late 2009, the bear is voiced by an unknown New York animation and commercial voice over actor.
Recalls
In 2001, 150,000 Snuggle "Teeny Bean Bears" included with the sales of the product were recalled because the pom-pom of their night caps could detach and pose a chokingChoking
Choking is the mechanical obstruction of the flow of air from the environment into the lungs. Choking prevents breathing, and can be partial or complete, with partial choking allowing some, although inadequate, flow of air into the lungs. Prolonged or complete choking results in asphyxia which...
hazard to babies and toddlers.
In 2002, 4 million stuffed bears distributed with Snuggle fabric softener were recalled when they too were determined to form a choking hazard to small children, because the eyes and nose could come off.
External links
- Snuggle Product Page (U.S.)
- Snuggle Product Page (Canada)