Recalls / 2013-01-16

Target Recalls Hand-Held Air Misters Due to Injury Hazard

13097 · Recalled 2013-01-16 · CPSC page

The Air Misters can shatter during use, posing an injury hazard.

Description

The recall is for hand-held devices designed to spray a mist for personal cooling. The Air Misters are 8 inches tall and hold 2 ounces of water at the "Fill" line. They are clear plastic cylinders with colored tops and bases. The tops and bases come in black, blue, green and pink. A nylon carrying strap is attached to the tops. Instructions for use are written in white lettering on the outside of the clear plastic cylinder.

Hazards

The Air Mister can shatter during use, posing an injury hazard.

Reported injuries

Target has received three reports of incidents of misters shattering, including one in which a consumer received lacerations.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled misters and return them to any Target store for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Air Mister		About 168,000

Parties

Importer: Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Made in: China
Sold at: Target from February 2012 to May 2012 for approximately $2.50.

Consumer contact

Target Guest Relations, at (800) 440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.target.com, click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page, and then select Sports, Outdoor and Recreation.

Source: CPSC recall 13097. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.