CPSC2005-11-17
CPSC, Retailers Announce Recall of Waterless Vaporizers and Aromatherapy Diffusers
Juvenile Products Corp., of Miami, Fla. (THIS COMPANY IS OUT OF BUSINESS)
Hazard
A defective internal heater in the recalled vaporizers and diffusers can cause sparking and emit flames while in use. This poses a fire, burn and shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled waterless vaporizer and aromatherapy diffuser immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Sold at
Discount department and drug stores, including Wal-Mart, from June 2005 through September 2005 for about $20.
Affected count
About 10,000 Vaporizers and 5,000 Aromatherapy Diffusers
Injuries reported
There have been reports of 25 incidents involving these products, including at least six fires and two reports of burn injuries. In one incident, a young child was hospitalized with burns to the face and hands and smoke inhalation. In another incident, a consumer suffered a burned foot.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Vapor-Eze Waterless Vaporizer and Vapor-Eze Aromatherapy Diffuser
Consumer contact
The manufacturer of these recalled products is out of business. Consumers who purchased the recalled vaporizers or diffusers at Wal-Mart should contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.Walmart.com - consumers who purchased the products elsewhere should contact the retailer or CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Retailers-Announce-Recall-of-Waterless-Vaporizers-and-Aromatherapy-DiffusersDon't want to check this manually?
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