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CPSC, Avon Products Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Snowman Nightlight Diffuser

Reported: May 19, 2004 Initiated: May 19, 2004 #04550

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
333,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Avon-Products-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Snowman-Nightlight-Diffuser

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Cosmos Gifts Corporation, of Dallas, Texas. Units affected: 333,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 19, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04550.

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