CPSC, The W.E. Bassett Company Announce Recall Eyelash Curlers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-07-29). About 220,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04188 |
| Published | 2004-07-29 |
| Last updated | 2025-03-05 |
| Product category | Eyelash Curlers |
| Products | Eyelash Curlers |
| Firm named in the title | The W.E. Bassett Company |
| Firms | The W.E. Bassett Company, of Shelton, Conn. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 220,000 |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | CVS, Meijer, Kroger, Rite Aid, SaveMart, Shopko, and Wal-Mart stores nationwide, from September 2003 to June 2004, for between $3 and $4. |
Description
The "Frosted Grip" eyelash curlers have pink-plastic handles and are sold with a rubber re-fill pad. The eyelash curlers were sold under various brand names, including TRIM and Salon Plus. There are no identifying marks on the eyelash curler. However, item numbers are printed on the packaging. Item numbers involved in the recall include 5-87B (sold at Wal-Mart, CVS and Shopko), 5-87RA (sold at Rite Aid) and 5-87S (sold at Kroger).
Hazard
The plastic handles can detach and cause consumers to lose their grip, resulting in injuries to the eyes and face.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these eyelash curlers immediately and contact The W.E. Bassett Company for a prepaid mailer to return the eyelash curler for a free replacement plus a $5 off coupon towards any TRIM product.
Incidents and injuries
Bassett has received 11 reports of injuries from the grip handles breaking off, causing abrasions, contusions and bruising in and around the eye.
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