Target Recalls Hand-Held Air Misters Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 13097 · Jan 16, 2013 · Target
168,000
units affected
168,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13097
- Date
- Jan 16, 2013
- Company
- Target
- Units affected
- 168,000
- Product
- Air Mister
- Product type
- Vaporizers/Diffusers/Misters
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recall is for hand-held devices designed to spray a mist for personal cooling. The Air Misters are 8 inches tall and hold 2 ounces of water at the "Fill" line. They are clear plastic cylinders with colored tops and bases. The tops and bases come in black, blue, green and pink. A nylon carrying strap is attached to the tops. Instructions for use are written in white lettering on the outside of the clear plastic cylinder.
What can happen
The Air Mister can shatter during use, posing an injury hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled misters and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Target has received three reports of incidents of misters shattering, including one in which a consumer received lacerations.
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide from February 2012 to May 2012 for approximately $2.50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled air mister?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled misters and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The Air Mister can shatter during use, posing an injury hazard.
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.