Safety regulator, Retailers Announce Recall of Waterless Vaporizers and Aromatherapy Diffusers
Recall 06032 · Nov 17, 2005 · Juvenile Products Corp.
10,000
units affected
10,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06032
- Date
- Nov 17, 2005
- Company
- Juvenile Products Corp.
- Units affected
- 10,000
- Product
- Vapor-Eze Waterless Vaporizer and Vapor-Eze Aromatherapy Diffuser
- Product type
- Vaporizers/Diffusers/Misters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled waterless vaporizers are white plastic with vents. The aromatherapy diffusers are ivory plastic with vents. Both are 5 inches wide by 3½ inches high. "Vapor-Eze," and "Waterless Vaporizer" are written on the top of the vaporizer. "Vapor-Eze" and "Aromatic Therapy" are written on the top of the diffuser. Model 1070, 2070 or 3070 and "Juv. Prod's. Corp" are printed on the bottom of the units. UPC Code 015715910701, 015715010008, 000157159104 or 0157150010145 is printed on the packaging.
What can happen
A defective internal heater in the recalled vaporizers and diffusers can cause sparking and emit flames while in use. This poses a fire, burn and shock hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled waterless vaporizer and aromatherapy diffuser immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been reports of 25 incidents involving these products, including at least six fires and two reports of burn injuries. In one incident, a young child was hospitalized with burns to the face and hands and smoke inhalation. In another incident, a consumer suffered a burned foot.
- Sold at
- Discount department and drug stores, including Wal-Mart, from June 2005 through September 2005 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled vapor-eze waterless vaporizer and vapor-eze aromatherapy diffuser?
Consumers should stop using the recalled waterless vaporizer and aromatherapy diffuser immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
A defective internal heater in the recalled vaporizers and diffusers can cause sparking and emit flames while in use. This poses a fire, burn and shock hazard to consumers.
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.