Recalls / 2006-02-28
Unilever Recalls Dove Facial Cleansing Massager after Nine Reports of Minor Injuries
06098 · Recalled 2006-02-28 · CPSC page
Description
The recall involves a white hand-held Facial Cleansing Massager wand that is intended for use with Dove Cleansing Pillows. When turned on, the unit vibrates. This notice applies to all units and all codes of the SkinVitalizer. No other Dove products or Dove Facial Cleansing pillows are involved in this recall.
Hazards
The cleansing pillows on this device can loosen or dislodge during use and then the SkinVitalizer can cause minor scratches to the skin.
Reported injuries
Unilever has received 33 reports of cleansing pillows from the SkinVitalizer falling off of the device. Unilever has received nine reports of consumers who have experienced minor scratches while using the product. No serious injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Unilever for information on receiving a full refund. Unilever will provide all shipping charges for returned SkinVitalizer units.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Dove™ SkinVitalizer - Facial Cleansing Massager | About 438,000 units (about 50,000 of which have been purchased by consumers) |
Parties
- Distributor
- Unilever, of Trumbull, Conn.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Discount department, drug, grocery during February 2006 for about $10.
Consumer contact
Contact Unilever at (800) 896-9479 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site www.dove.com
Source: CPSC recall 06098. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.