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CPSC, Avon Products Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Snowman Nightlight Diffuser
Recalled May 19, 2004 · CPSC recall 04550 · Avon Products
Hazard
The scented oil can drip, causing the nightlight base to crack or break, exposing electrical wire or metal parts inside the nightlight, thus causing a potential shock hazard. There is also a risk of cuts, if the nightlight breaks.
Remedy
Consumers can get a free replacement nightlight base that will not crack or break from the oil. Known purchasers are being sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Units
333,000
Incidents / injuries
Avon has received 33 reports of the nightlight base breaking, including reports of electrical shorts. One complaint involved a consumer who was scratched when the nightlight broke.
Description
The diffuser nightlight has a white plastic base. A porcelain snowman attaches to the plastic nightlight to cover the nightlight bulb. The nightlight comes with winter holly scented oil that is placed in the snowman's top hat.
What to do
Consumers can get a free replacement nightlight base that will not crack or break from the oil. Known purchasers are being sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Contact
Call Cosmos Gift Corporation toll-free at (866) 348-9749 anytime to order a replacement nightlight base.
Product
Snowman Nightlight Diffuser
Manufacturer(s)
Cosmos Gifts Corporation, of Dallas, Texas
Imported by
Cosmos Gifts Corporation, of Dallas, Texas
Retailers
Independent Avon sales representatives and the Avon Web site, from August 2003 through December 2003, for $10 to $15.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →