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CPSC, Avon Products Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Snowman Nightlight Diffuser

U.S. CPSCElectric shockMay 19, 2004
Recalled Snowman Nightlight Diffuser
Recalled Snowman Nightlight Diffuser

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

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.

Remedy

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.

Incidents & injuries

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.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Independent Avon sales representatives and the Avon Web site, from August 2003 through December 2003, for $10 to $15.

Contact the company

Call Cosmos Gift Corporation toll-free at (866) 348-9749 anytime to order a replacement nightlight base.

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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