CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The cleansing pillows on this device can loosen or dislodge during use and then the SkinVitalizer can cause minor scratches to the skin.
Unilever Recalls Dove Facial Cleansing Massager after Nine Reports of Minor Injuries
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.
Required Consumer Action
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.
Contact Information
Contact Unilever at (800) 896-9479 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site www.dove.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Discount department, drug and grocery stores nationwide during February 2006 for about $10.
Injuries
Unilever has received 33 reports of cleansing pillows from the SkinVitalizer falling off of the device. Unilever has received nine reports of consumers who have experienced minor scratches while using the product. No serious injuries have been reported.
Recall Number
06098
Product Information
Product Name
Dove™ SkinVitalizer - Facial Cleansing Massager
Product Type
Massagers
Number of Units
About 438,000 units (about 50,000 of which have been purchased by consumers)
Distributed By
Unilever, of Trumbull, Conn.
Manufactured In
China