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Target Recalls Hand-Held Air Misters Due to Injury Hazard

Recalled January 16, 2013 · CPSC recall 13097 · Target

The Air Misters can shatter during use, posing an injury hazard.
Hazard
The Air Mister can shatter during use, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 168,000
Incidents / injuries
Target has received three reports of incidents of misters shattering, including one in which a consumer received lacerations.

Description

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 to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled misters and return them to any Target store for a full refund.

Contact

Target Guest Relations, at (800) 440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.target.com, click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page, and then select Sports, Outdoor and Recreation.

Product
Air Mister
Imported by
Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Retailers
Target stores nationwide from February 2012 to May 2012 for approximately $2.50.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →