Reckitt Recalls AirWick Fresh Linen and Fresh Water Aerosol Air Fresheners Due to Injury and Laceration Hazards

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This CPSC action (record #23035) was formally reported on November 3, 2022. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. RB Manufacturing LLC "Reckitt", of Parsippany, New Jersey is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 67,000 units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: A single batch of the aerosol air fresheners is missing a corrosion inhibitor, which can lead to corrosion and rupture of the metal can and expulsion of the contents, posing injury and laceration hazards. In addition, c… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air fresheners, wrap the product in several layers of paper, and dispose in accordance with state and local requirements. Use caution to avoid ski… — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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