Recalls / 2014-05-13

Misty Mate Recalls Hand-Held Personal Misters Due to Risk of Laceration; Sold Exclusively at Hibbet Sports

14175 · Recalled 2014-05-13 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves Misty Mate 2.5-ounce high pressure personal misters. The air misters are approximately 8 inches tall and are designed to spray a mist of water for personal cooling. They have a clear plastic cylinder to hold water, blue base and top and a nylon carrying strap attached to the top. The cylinder measures between 1.25 and 1.5 inches in diameter. A horizontal line with the word "fill" is printed on the cylinder.

Hazards

The mister can shatter during use, posing a risk of laceration to the consumer.

Reported injuries

Misty Mate has received two reports of incidents involving shattered personal misters, including a report of minor lacerations.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled personal mister and return it to Misty Mate for a refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Misty 2.5 High Pressure Personal Misters		About 9,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Misty Mate Inc.
Made in: China
Sold at: Hibbet Sports from May 2013 through July 2013 for about $8.

Consumer contact

Misty Mate at (800) 233-6478 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at www.mistymate.com and click "Press Releases" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Source: CPSC recall 14175. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.