CPSC, SC Johnson Announce Recall of Glade® Extra Outlet Scented Oil Air Fresheners
CPSC recall 02144 · announced April 19, 2002 · Sc Johnson · 2 units affected
The product
The Glade® Extra Outlet Scented Oil electric air fresheners come in two fragrances, Sky Breeze™ and Mystical Garden™. The air fresheners have a unique rotating plug-thru outlet, which allows other electrical devices to be used in the same outlet as the plug-in. The rotating outlet says "15 Amps Max" on the front and has a yellow disk on the back. The Extra Outlet Scented Oil units have a model number "SCJ079" on the back. No other products, sold under the Glade® PlugIns® brand names, are part of the recall.
The hazard
These Extra Outlet PlugIns® may have been misassembled during manufacture, which could pose a risk of fire.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately unplug the air fresheners and contact SC Johnson for free, full value replacement coupons or a refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): SC Johnson has received five reports of misassembly and no reports of injury or property damage.
Sold at: Grocery and retail stores nationwide sold the air fresheners, between January 2002 and April 2002, for between $4 and $5.
Consumer contact: Consumers may contact SC Johnson at (800) 571-0920 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Sunday, or anytime online at www.scjohnson.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.