CPSC2004-05-19
CPSC, Avon Products Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Snowman Nightlight Diffuser
Cosmos Gifts Corporation, of Dallas, Texas
Hazard
The scented oil can drip, causing the nightlight base to crack or break, exposing electrical wire or metal parts inside the nightlight, thus causing a potential shock hazard. There is also a risk of cuts, if the nightlight breaks.
Remedy
Consumers can get a free replacement nightlight base that will not crack or break from the oil. Known purchasers are being sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Sold at
Independent Avon sales representatives and the Avon Web site, from August 2003 through December 2003, for $10 to $15.
Affected count
333,000
Injuries reported
Avon has received 33 reports of the nightlight base breaking, including reports of electrical shorts. One complaint involved a consumer who was scratched when the nightlight broke.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Snowman Nightlight Diffuser
Consumer contact
Call Cosmos Gift Corporation toll-free at (866) 348-9749 anytime to order a replacement nightlight base.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Avon-Products-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Snowman-Nightlight-DiffuserDon't want to check this manually?
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