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Product recall · CPSCMay 13, 2014Serious
Avon Ergonomic Eyelash Curler Due to Eye Injury Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The eyelash curler can break, exposing a metal pin, which poses an eye injury hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Injuries have already been reported.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ergonomic Eyelash Curler and return it to Avon in exchange for either a refund or a Mega Effects Mascara.
Who to contact: Avon Products toll-free at (877) 217-5076 (English) or (877) 217-5077 (Español) from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.avon.com and click on Product Recall at the bottom of the page.
The product
This recall involves an Avon Ergonomic Eyelash Curler which is silver with black ergonomic finger grips. The word Avon is engraved in the silver upper lash curling bar. The recalled curler has the Avon model number F3093441 which can be found on the product's box.
Details
- Units affected
- About 478,000 in the United States and 41,795 in Canada
- Recall date
- May 13, 2014
- Brand
- Avon Products, Inc., Freeport, NY
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Avon has received 24 reports of the Ergonomic Eyelash Curler breaking, including six reports of the spring breaking. These 24 incidents include 13 reports of injury, including three for which the consumer received medical attention.
F3093441
Independent Avon sales representatives or online at www.avon.com from January 2007 through April 2014 for about $5.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Avon Recalls Ergonomic Eyelash Curler Due to Eye Injury Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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