Reckitt Recalls AirWick Fresh Linen and Fresh Water Aerosol Air Fresheners Due to Injury and Laceration Hazards
Recall 23035 · Nov 3, 2022 · Reckitt
67,000
units affected
67,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23035
- Date
- Nov 3, 2022
- Company
- Reckitt
- Units affected
- 67,000
- Product
- AirWick Fresh New Day® aerosol air fresheners - "Fresh Linen" and "Fresh Waters" scents
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves AirWick Fresh New Day aerosol air fresheners in 8-ounce aerosol cans in "Fresh Linen" scent (blue and white can, white cap, green Airwick logo, UPC 0-62338-74734-7) and "Fresh Waters" scent (green and white can, white cap, green Airwick logo, UPC 0-62338-77002-4) with batch code B22077-NJ and date code 18/03/22. The batch and date codes are printed on the bottom of the can, and the UPC is printed on the rear label, adjacent to the barcode.
What can happen
A single batch of the aerosol air fresheners is missing a corrosion inhibitor, which can lead to corrosion and rupture of the metal can and expulsion of the contents, posing injury and laceration hazards. In addition, corrosion of the container can result in leakage, posing a risk of skin and eye irritation upon contact.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air fresheners, wrap the product in several layers of paper, and dispose in accordance with state and local requirements. Use caution to avoid skin and eye contact if the can appears to be leaking. Reckitt is offering consumers a voucher for a free replacement Fresh New Day aerosol air freshener. Consumers should contact Reckitt to submit a photo of the recalled can, along with their contact information and written confirmation that they will dispose of the can to receive a voucher for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received five incident reports including two reports of the can leaking, two reports of the can rupturing and one report of both the can leaking and rupturing. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Grocery, mass merchandisers, hardware, home improvement, drug stores and other stores nationwide, including Dollar Tree, True Value and Cumberland Farms between March 2022 and September 2022 for about $1.25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled airwick fresh new day® aerosol air fresheners - "fresh linen" and "fresh waters" scents?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air fresheners, wrap the product in several layers of paper, and dispose in accordance with state and local requirements. Use caution to avoid skin and eye contact if the can appears to be leaking. Reckitt is offering consumers a voucher for a free replacement Fresh.
What is the hazard?
A single batch of the aerosol air fresheners is missing a corrosion inhibitor, which can lead to corrosion and rupture of the metal can and expulsion of the contents, posing injury and laceration hazards. In addition, corrosion of the container can result in leakage, posing a risk of skin and eye irritation upon.
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.