Target Hand-Held Air Misters recall: Injury Hazard
Target Recalls Hand-Held Air Misters Due to Injury Hazard
Why was Target Hand-Held Air Misters recalled?
The Air Mister can shatter during use, posing an injury hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled misters and return them to any Target store for a full refund. Contact: Target Guest Relations, at (800) 440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.target.com, click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page, and then select Sports, Outdoor and Recreation.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Air Mister
- Company
- Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Quantity
- About 168,000
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide from February 2012 to May 2012 for approximately $2.50.
- Recall date
- January 16, 2013
- Incidents / injuries
- Target has received three reports of incidents of misters shattering, including one in which a consumer received lacerations.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall is for hand-held devices designed to spray a mist for personal cooling. The Air Misters are 8 inches tall and hold 2 ounces of water at the "Fill" line. They are clear plastic cylinders with colored tops and bases. The tops and bases come in black, blue, green and pink. A nylon carrying strap is attached to the tops. Instructions for use are written in white lettering on the outside of the clear plastic cylinder.