CPSC2004-07-29
CPSC, The W.E. Bassett Company Announce Recall Eyelash Curlers
The W.E. Bassett Company, of Shelton, Conn.
Hazard
The plastic handles can detach and cause consumers to lose their grip, resulting in injuries to the eyes and face.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these eyelash curlers immediately and contact The W.E. Bassett Company for a prepaid mailer to return the eyelash curler for a free replacement plus a $5 off coupon towards any TRIM product.
Sold at
CVS, Meijer, Kroger, Rite Aid, SaveMart, Shopko, and Wal-Mart stores nationwide, from September 2003 to June 2004, for between $3 and $4.
Affected count
220,000
Injuries reported
Bassett has received 11 reports of injuries from the grip handles breaking off, causing abrasions, contusions and bruising in and around the eye.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Eyelash Curlers
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers should contact The W.E. Bassett Company toll-free at (800) 394-8746 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.trim.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-The-WE-Bassett-Company-Announce-Recall-Eyelash-Curlers-Don't want to check this manually?
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