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Unilever Recalls Dove Facial Cleansing Massager after Nine Reports of Minor Injuries

U.S. CPSCInjuriesFeb 28, 2006
Recalled Facial Cleansing Massager
Recalled Facial Cleansing Massager

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

Hazard

The cleansing pillows on this device can loosen or dislodge during use and then the SkinVitalizer can cause minor scratches to the skin.

Remedy

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.

Incidents & injuries

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.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Discount department, drug and grocery stores nationwide during February 2006 for about $10.

Contact the company

Contact Unilever at (800) 896-9479 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site www.dove.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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