Recalls / 2019-06-27

Gillette Recalls Venus Simply3 Disposable Razors Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards

19154 · Recalled 2019-06-27 · CPSC page

Venus Simply3 Disposable Razor – 4 count pack

Description

This recall involves Venus Simply3 disposable razors. The razors come in pink, purple, and yellow colors and were sold in two types of packages: a Venus Simply3 Disposable Razor 4-pack and a Daisy 12+1 Venus Simply3 Bonus Pack which included one free Venus Simply3 razor. The ten digit lot code can be found on the right or left side of the plastic package. The UPC number can be found inside the package adjacent to the bar code. Venus Simply3" - 4 count pack razors Lot numbers: 9003A17400 and 9007A17400 UPC: 047400315358 Daisy 12 + 1 Venus Simply3 razors Lot number: 9009A17400 UPC: 047400300712

Hazards

A problem during manufacturing resulted in the misalignment of the blades in the razors, posing a higher risk of cuts during normal use.

Reported injuries

Gillette has received one report of a consumer who was cut while using the recalled razor.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Venus Simply3 razors and contact Gillette to receive a postage-paid return label to return the razors and receive a voucher for a replacement.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Venus Simply3 Disposable razors		About 87,000 (in addition, about 2,700 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Manufacturer: The Gillette Company LLC
Importer: The Gillette Company LLC, of Boston, Mass.
Made in: Mexico
Sold at: Food, drug, mass merchandise from January 2019 through May 2019 for between $6, $10.

Consumer contact

Gillette at 800-362-1258 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Saturday through Sunday or online at www.gillettevenus.com and click on Safety Notification for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 19154. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.