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Electric ShockMay 19, 2004CPSC #04550

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

Product
Lighting
Units affected
333,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

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.

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.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

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

Photos

Recalled Snowman Nightlight Diffuser
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