Gillette Recalls Venus Simply3 Disposable Razors Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards
Recall 19154 · Jun 27, 2019 · Gillette
87,000
units affected
87,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19154
- Date
- Jun 27, 2019
- Company
- Gillette
- Units affected
- 87,000
- Product
- Venus Simply3 Disposable razors
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves Venus Simply3 disposable razors. The razors come in pink, purple, and yellow colors and were sold in two types of packages: a Venus Simply3 Disposable Razor 4-pack and a Daisy 12+1 Venus Simply3 Bonus Pack which included one free Venus Simply3 razor. The ten digit lot code can be found on the right or left side of the plastic package. The UPC number can be found inside the package adjacent to the bar code. Venus Simply3" - 4 count pack razors Lot numbers: 9003A17400 and 9007A17400 UPC: 047400315358 Daisy 12 + 1 Venus Simply3 razors Lot number: 9009A17400 UPC: 047400300712
What can happen
A problem during manufacturing resulted in the misalignment of the blades in the razors, posing a higher risk of cuts during normal use.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Venus Simply3 razors and contact Gillette to receive a postage-paid return label to return the razors and receive a voucher for a replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Gillette has received one report of a consumer who was cut while using the recalled razor.
- Sold at
- Food, drug, and mass merchandise stores nationwide from January 2019 through May 2019 for between $6 and $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled venus simply3 disposable razors?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Venus Simply3 razors and contact Gillette to receive a postage-paid return label to return the razors and receive a voucher for a replacement.
What is the hazard?
A problem during manufacturing resulted in the misalignment of the blades in the razors, posing a higher risk of cuts during normal use.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.