Recalls / 2005-11-17

CPSC, Retailers Announce Recall of Waterless Vaporizers and Aromatherapy Diffusers

06032 · Recalled 2005-11-17 · CPSC page

Description

The recalled waterless vaporizers are white plastic with vents. The aromatherapy diffusers are ivory plastic with vents. Both are 5 inches wide by 3½ inches high. "Vapor-Eze," and "Waterless Vaporizer" are written on the top of the vaporizer. "Vapor-Eze" and "Aromatic Therapy" are written on the top of the diffuser. Model 1070, 2070 or 3070 and "Juv. Prod's. Corp" are printed on the bottom of the units. UPC Code 015715910701, 015715010008, 000157159104 or 0157150010145 is printed on the packaging.

Hazards

A defective internal heater in the recalled vaporizers and diffusers can cause sparking and emit flames while in use. This poses a fire, burn and shock hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

There have been reports of 25 incidents involving these products, including at least six fires and two reports of burn injuries. In one incident, a young child was hospitalized with burns to the face and hands and smoke inhalation. In another incident, a consumer suffered a burned foot.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled waterless vaporizer and aromatherapy diffuser immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Vapor-Eze Waterless Vaporizer and Vapor-Eze Aromatherapy Diffuser		About 10,000 Vaporizers and 5,000 Aromatherapy Diffusers

Parties

Manufacturer: Juvenile Products Corp.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Discount department, drug stores, including Wal-Mart, from June 2005 through September 2005 for about $20.

Consumer contact

The manufacturer of these recalled products is out of business. Consumers who purchased the recalled vaporizers or diffusers at Wal-Mart should contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.Walmart.com - consumers who purchased the products elsewhere should contact the retailer or CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772

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Source: CPSC recall 06032. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.