CPSC2014-05-13
Misty Mate Recalls Hand-Held Personal Misters Due to Risk of Laceration; Sold Exclusively at Hibbet Sports
Misty Mate Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.
Hazard
The mister can shatter during use, posing a risk of laceration to the consumer.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled personal mister and return it to Misty Mate for a refund.
Sold at
Hibbet Sports stores nationwide from May 2013 through July 2013 for about $8.
Affected count
About 9,000
Injuries reported
Misty Mate has received two reports of incidents involving shattered personal misters, including a report of minor lacerations.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Misty 2.5 High Pressure Personal Misters
Consumer contact
Misty Mate at (800) 233-6478 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at www.mistymate.com and click "Press Releases" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Misty-Mate-Recalls-Hand-Held-Personal-MistersDon't want to check this manually?
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