Recalls / 2004-05-19
CPSC, Avon Products Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Snowman Nightlight Diffuser
04550 · Recalled 2004-05-19 · CPSC page
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.
Hazards
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.
Reported 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.
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.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Snowman Nightlight Diffuser | 333,000 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Cosmos Gifts Corporation
- Importer
- Cosmos Gifts Corporation, of Dallas, Texas
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Independent Avon sales representatives, the Avon Web site, from August 2003 through December 2003, for $10 to $15.
Consumer contact
Call Cosmos Gift Corporation toll-free at (866) 348-9749 anytime to order a replacement nightlight base.
Source: CPSC recall 04550. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.