Nu Skin Recalls Mist Diffusers Due to Risk of Mold Exposure (Recall Alert)
Recall 16758 · Jul 21, 2016 · Nu Skin
44,000
units affected
44,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16758
- Date
- Jul 21, 2016
- Company
- Nu Skin
- Units affected
- 44,000
- Product
- Mist diffusers
- Product type
- Personal Care
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
This recall involves Nu Skin Epoch mist diffusers. The diffuser is a plastic bowl with a glass lid and bamboo trim ring, used to diffuse essential oils. "Nu Skin" is engraved in the bamboo on the side of the product. The white and tan diffusers are 6.5 inches in diameter and 3.5 inches in height. The recalled lot numbers are PZ11351, PZ17051, PZ21551, PZ03151 and PZ03451. The lot number is printed on the white plastic on the bottom of the product.
What can happen
Mold can develop on the product, posing a health risk to individuals with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or an allergy to mold.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mist diffusers and contact Nu Skin for instructions to inspect the product for mold and for a free replacement mist diffuser if mold is identified. Nu Skin is contacting purchasers of the product directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- www.nuskin.com from January 2015 through March 2016 for about $165.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mist diffusers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mist diffusers and contact Nu Skin for instructions to inspect the product for mold and for a free replacement mist diffuser if mold is identified. Nu Skin is contacting purchasers of the product directly.
What is the hazard?
Mold can develop on the product, posing a health risk to individuals with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or an allergy to mold.
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.