CPSC2006-02-28
Unilever Recalls Dove Facial Cleansing Massager after Nine Reports of Minor Injuries
Unilever, of Trumbull, Conn.
Hazard
The cleansing pillows on this device can loosen or dislodge during use and then the SkinVitalizer can cause minor scratches to the skin.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Unilever for information on receiving a full refund. Unilever will provide all shipping charges for returned SkinVitalizer units.
Sold at
Discount department, drug and grocery stores nationwide during February 2006 for about $10.
Affected count
About 438,000 units (about 50,000 of which have been purchased by consumers)
Injuries reported
Unilever has received 33 reports of cleansing pillows from the SkinVitalizer falling off of the device. Unilever has received nine reports of consumers who have experienced minor scratches while using the product. No serious injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Dove™ SkinVitalizer - Facial Cleansing Massager
Consumer contact
Contact Unilever at (800) 896-9479 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site www.dove.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Unilever-Recalls-Dove-Facial-Cleansing-Massager-after-Nine-Reports-of-Minor-InjuriesDon't want to check this manually?
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