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CPSC, The W.E. Bassett Company Announce Recall Eyelash Curlers

U.S. CPSCDamage to sightJul 29, 2004
Recalled Eyelash Curler
Recalled Eyelash Curler

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

Hazard

The plastic handles can detach and cause consumers to lose their grip, resulting in injuries to the eyes and face.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these eyelash curlers immediately and contact The W.E. Bassett Company for a prepaid mailer to return the eyelash curler for a free replacement plus a $5 off coupon towards any TRIM product.

Incidents & injuries

Bassett has received 11 reports of injuries from the grip handles breaking off, causing abrasions, contusions and bruising in and around the eye.

Product description

The "Frosted Grip" eyelash curlers have pink-plastic handles and are sold with a rubber re-fill pad. The eyelash curlers were sold under various brand names, including TRIM and Salon Plus. There are no identifying marks on the eyelash curler. However, item numbers are printed on the packaging. Item numbers involved in the recall include 5-87B (sold at Wal-Mart, CVS and Shopko), 5-87RA (sold at Rite Aid) and 5-87S (sold at Kroger).

Sold on

CVS, Meijer, Kroger, Rite Aid, SaveMart, Shopko, and Wal-Mart stores nationwide, from September 2003 to June 2004, for between $3 and $4.

Contact the company

For more information, consumers should contact The W.E. Bassett Company toll-free at (800) 394-8746 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.trim.com

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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