CPSC, SC Johnson Announce Recall of Glade® Extra Outlet Scented Oil Air Fresheners

These Extra Outlet PlugIns® may have been misassembled during manufacture, which could pose a risk of fire.

Recall #: 02144
Affected scope: About 2.5 million

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Sc Johnson, of Racine, Wisc. recalled The Glade® Extra Outlet Scented Oil electric air fresheners come in two fragrances, Sky B….

CPSC, SC Johnson Announce Recall of Glade® Extra Outlet Scented Oil Air Fresheners was recalled by Sc Johnson, of Racine, Wisc. in April 19, 2002. Reason: These Extra Outlet PlugIns® may have been misassembled during manufacture, which could pose a risk of fire.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug the air fresheners and contact SC Johnson for free, f…. Verify recall #02144 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Sc Johnson, of Racine, Wisc. issued this CPSC recall-These Extra Outlet PlugIns® may have been misassembled during manufacture, which could pose a risk of fire..

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agency class: April 19, 2002
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02144 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The Glade® Extra Outlet Scented Oil electric air fresheners come in two fragrances, Sky Breeze™ and Mystical Garden™. The air fresheners have a unique rotating plug-thru outlet, which allows other electrical devices to be used in the same outlet as the plug-in. The rotating outlet says "15 Amps Max" on the front and has a yellow disk on the back. The Extra Outlet Scented Oil units have a model number "SCJ079" on the back. No other products, sold under the Glade® PlugIns® brand names, are part of the recall.

Reason for recall

These Extra Outlet PlugIns® may have been misassembled during manufacture, which could pose a risk of fire.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately unplug the air fresheners and contact SC Johnson for free, full value replacement coupons or a refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	02144
Date reported	April 19, 2002
Date initiated	April 19, 2002
Recalling firm	Sc Johnson, of Racine, Wisc.
Affected scope	About 2.5 million
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately unplug the air fresheners and contact SC Johnson for free, full value replacement coupons or a refun…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

These Extra Outlet PlugIns® may have been misassembled during manufacture, which could pose a risk of fire.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately unplug the air fresheners and contact SC Johnson for free, full value replacement coupons or a refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 19, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02144.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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