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Paddywax Recalls Fragrance Diffusers Due to Violation of the FHSA Labeling Requirements

U.S. CPSCIngestionJun 20, 2013
Paddywax Ocean Tide with Sea Salt Fragrance Diffuser/Tester
Paddywax Ocean Tide with Sea Salt Fragrance Diffuser/Tester
Paddywax Blood Orange with Bergamot Fragrance Diffuser/Tester
Paddywax Blood Orange with Bergamot Fragrance Diffuser/Tester
Paddywax Grapefruit with Coriander Fragrance Diffuser/Tester
Paddywax Grapefruit with Coriander Fragrance Diffuser/Tester

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The label on the diffusers violates the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) by omitting the presence of petroleum distillates. Petroleum distillates pose an aspiration hazard if swallowed.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the diffusers and move out of reach of children and pets. Contact Paddywax for instructions on returning unopened containers and disposal of opened containers to receive a replacement product.

Replace

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The recall includes ECO and RELISH Paddywax diffusers sold in three fragrances. Fragrances include ECO Blood Orange with Bergamot, ECO Grapefruit with Coriander and RELISH Ocean Tide with Sea Salt. The diffusers were sold in a solid tan cylinder-shaped container measuring about 11-inches high by 2-3/4 inch diameter. The diffuser includes a green or blue glass vase and evaporating diffuser sticks. "Paddywax" and the fragrance name are printed on the front of the cylinder.

Sold on

Small gift shops, grocery, pharmacy, plant nurseries and spas nationwide and online at www.Paddywax.com from January 2013 through April 2013 for about $28.

Contact the company

Paddywax toll-free at (888) 442-3088 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or go online at www.paddywax.com and click on Recall for more information.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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