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Nu Skin Recalls Mist Diffusers Due to Risk of Mold Exposure (Recall Alert)

Reported: July 21, 2016 Initiated: July 21, 2016 #16758

Product Description

This recall involves Nu Skin Epoch mist diffusers. The diffuser is a plastic bowl with a glass lid and bamboo trim ring, used to diffuse essential oils. "Nu Skin" is engraved in the bamboo on the side of the product. The white and tan diffusers are 6.5 inches in diameter and 3.5 inches in height. The recalled lot numbers are PZ11351, PZ17051, PZ21551, PZ03151 and PZ03451. The lot number is printed on the white plastic on the bottom of the product.

Reason for Recall

Mold can develop on the product, posing a health risk to individuals with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or an allergy to mold.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mist diffusers and contact Nu Skin for instructions to inspect the product for mold and for a free replacement mist diffuser if mold is identified. Nu Skin is contacting purchasers of the product directly.

Details

Recalling Firm
Puzhen Life Co. Limited
Units Affected
About 44,000 (in addition, about 4,800 were sold in Canada and 400 were sold in Mexico)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Nu Skin Epoch mist diffusers. The diffuser is a plastic bowl with a glass lid and bamboo trim ring, used to diffuse essential oils. "Nu Skin" is engraved in the bamboo on the side of the product. The white and tan diffusers are 6.5 inches in diameter and 3.5 inches in height. The recalled lot numbers are PZ11351, PZ17051, PZ21551, PZ03151 and PZ03451. The lot number is printed on the white plastic on the bottom of the product.. Recalled by Puzhen Life Co. Limited. Units affected: About 44,000 (in addition, about 4,800 were sold in Canada and 400 were sold in Mexico).
Why was this product recalled?
Mold can develop on the product, posing a health risk to individuals with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or an allergy to mold.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mist diffusers and contact Nu Skin for instructions to inspect the product for mold and for a free replacement mist diffuser if mold is identified. Nu Skin is contacting purchasers of the product directly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 21, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16758.