Avon Recalls Ergonomic Eyelash Curler Due to Eye Injury Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-05-13). Hazards: injury. Models: F3093441. About 478,000 units in the US and 41,795 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14174 |
| Published | 2014-05-13 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-09 |
| Product category | Eyelash Curlers |
| Products | Ergonomic Eyelash Curler |
| Firm named in the title | Avon |
| Firms | Avon Products, Inc., Freeport, NY (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 478,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 41,795 |
| Model numbers | F3093441 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Independent Avon sales representatives or online at www.avon.com from January 2007 through April 2014 for about $5. |
Description
This recall involves an Avon Ergonomic Eyelash Curler which is silver with black ergonomic finger grips. The word Avon is engraved in the silver upper lash curling bar. The recalled curler has the Avon model number F3093441 which can be found on the product's box.
Hazard
The eyelash curler can break, exposing a metal pin, which poses an eye injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ergonomic Eyelash Curler and return it to Avon in exchange for either a refund or a Mega Effects Mascara.
Incidents and injuries
Avon has received 24 reports of the Ergonomic Eyelash Curler breaking, including six reports of the spring breaking. These 24 incidents include 13 reports of injury, including three for which the consumer received medical attention.
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