Unilever Recalls Dove Facial Cleansing Massager after Nine Reports of Minor Injuries
Released: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Unilever, of Trumbull, Conn. is recalling about 438,000 Dove SkinVitalizer �" Facial Cleansing Massagers. The cleansing pillows on this device can loosen or dislodge during use and then the SkinVitalizer can cause minor scratches to the skin.
Recall Details
Product
Dove SkinVitalizer – Facial Cleansing Massager
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.
Hazards
The cleansing pillows on this device can loosen or dislodge during use and then the SkinVitalizer can cause minor scratches to the skin.
Incidents
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.
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.
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