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InjuryMay 13, 2014CPSC #14174

Avon Recalls Ergonomic Eyelash Curler Due to Eye Injury Hazard

Brand
Product
Eyelash Curlers
Units affected
478,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves an Avon Ergonomic Eyelash Curler which is silver with black ergonomic finger grips. The word Avon is engraved in the silver upper lash curling bar. The recalled curler has the Avon model number F3093441 which can be found on the product's box.

Hazard

The eyelash curler can break, exposing a metal pin, which poses an eye injury hazard to consumers.

Injuries

Avon has received 24 reports of the Ergonomic Eyelash Curler breaking, including six reports of the spring breaking. These 24 incidents include 13 reports of injury, including three for which the consumer received medical attention.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Independent Avon sales representatives or online at www.avon.com from January 2007 through April 2014 for about $5.

Photos

Avon Ergonomic Eyelash CurlerAvon Ergonomic Eyelash Curler
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