Target Recalls Hand-Held Air Misters Due to Injury Hazard

The Air Mister can shatter during use, posing an injury hazard.

Recall #: 13097
Affected scope: About 168,000

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

The CPSC recalled The recall is for hand-held devices designed to spray a mist for personal cooling. The Ai….

Target Recalls Hand-Held Air Misters Due to Injury Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in January 16, 2013. Reason: The Air Mister can shatter during use, posing an injury hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled misters and return them to any Targe…. Verify recall #13097 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The Air Mister can shatter during use, posing an injury hazard..

None
agency class: January 16, 2013
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13097 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 recall is for hand-held devices designed to spray a mist for personal cooling. The Air Misters are 8 inches tall and hold 2 ounces of water at the "Fill" line. They are clear plastic cylinders with colored tops and bases. The tops and bases come in black, blue, green and pink. A nylon carrying strap is attached to the tops. Instructions for use are written in white lettering on the outside of the clear plastic cylinder.

Reason for recall

The Air Mister can shatter during use, posing an injury hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled misters and return them to any Target store for a full 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	13097
Date reported	January 16, 2013
Date initiated	January 16, 2013
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 168,000
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 recalled misters and return them to any Target store for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The Air Mister can shatter during use, posing an injury hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled misters and return them to any Target store for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 16, 2013. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13097.

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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