CPSC, Avon Products Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Snowman Nightlight Diffuser
CPSC recall 04550 · announced May 19, 2004 · Cosmos Gifts · 333,000 units affected
The product
The diffuser nightlight has a white plastic base. A porcelain snowman attaches to the plastic nightlight to cover the nightlight bulb. The nightlight comes with winter holly scented oil that is placed in the snowman's top hat.
The hazard
The scented oil can drip, causing the nightlight base to crack or break, exposing electrical wire or metal parts inside the nightlight, thus causing a potential shock hazard. There is also a risk of cuts, if the nightlight breaks.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers can get a free replacement nightlight base that will not crack or break from the oil. Known purchasers are being sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Avon has received 33 reports of the nightlight base breaking, including reports of electrical shorts. One complaint involved a consumer who was scratched when the nightlight broke.
Sold at: Independent Avon sales representatives and the Avon Web site, from August 2003 through December 2003, for $10 to $15.
Consumer contact: Call Cosmos Gift Corporation toll-free at (866) 348-9749 anytime to order a replacement nightlight base.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.