Unilever Recalls Dove Facial Cleansing Massager after Nine Reports of Minor Injuries
CPSC recall 06098 · announced February 28, 2006 · Unilever · 438,000 units affected
The product
The recall involves a white hand-held Facial Cleansing Massager wand that is intended for use with Dove Cleansing Pillows. When turned on, the unit vibrates. This notice applies to all units and all codes of the SkinVitalizer. No other Dove products or Dove Facial Cleansing pillows are involved in this recall.
The hazard
The cleansing pillows on this device can loosen or dislodge during use and then the SkinVitalizer can cause minor scratches to the skin.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Unilever for information on receiving a full refund. Unilever will provide all shipping charges for returned SkinVitalizer units.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Unilever has received 33 reports of cleansing pillows from the SkinVitalizer falling off of the device. Unilever has received nine reports of consumers who have experienced minor scratches while using the product. No serious injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Discount department, drug and grocery stores nationwide during February 2006 for about $10.
Consumer contact: Contact Unilever at (800) 896-9479 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site www.dove.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.