CPSC recall · Reported February 28, 2006
Unilever Recalls Dove Facial Cleansing Massager after Nine Reports of Minor Injuries
The cleansing pillows on this device can loosen or dislodge during use and then the SkinVitalizer can cause minor scratches to the skin.
Unilever, of Trumbull, Conn. recalled The recall involves a white hand-held Facial Cleansing Massager wand that is intended for….
Unilever Recalls Dove Facial Cleansing Massager after Nine Reports of Minor Injuries was recalled by Unilever, of Trumbull, Conn. in February 28, 2006. Reason: The cleansing pillows on this device can loosen or dislodge during use and then the SkinVitalizer can cause m…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Unilever for information …. Verify recall #06098 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Unilever, of Trumbull, Conn. issued this CPSC recall-The cleansing pillows on this device can loosen or dislodge during use and then the SkinVitalizer can cause m….
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- February 28, 2006
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06098 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.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
The cleansing pillows on this device can loosen or dislodge during use and then the SkinVitalizer can cause minor scratches to the skin.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06098 |
| Date reported | February 28, 2006 |
| Date initiated | February 28, 2006 |
| Recalling firm | Unilever, of Trumbull, Conn. |
| Affected scope | About 438,000 units (about 50,000 of which have been purchased by consumers) |
| 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 stop using the product and contact Unilever for information on receiving a full refund. Unilever wil…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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