CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The eyelash curler can break, exposing a metal pin, which poses an eye injury hazard to consumers.
In Conjunction with
https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2014/39447r-eng.php
In Conjunction with
https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2014/39447r-eng.php
Avon Recalls Ergonomic Eyelash Curler Due to Eye Injury Hazard
This recall involves an Avon Ergonomic Eyelash Curler which is silver with black ergonomic finger grips. The word Avon is engraved in the silver upper lash curling bar. The recalled curler has the Avon model number F3093441 which can be found on the product's box.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ergonomic Eyelash Curler and return it to Avon in exchange for either a refund or a Mega Effects Mascara.
Contact Information
Avon Products toll-free at (877) 217-5076 (English) or (877) 217-5077 (Español) from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.avon.com and click on Product Recall at the bottom of the page.
Recall Details
Sold At
Independent Avon sales representatives or online at www.avon.com from January 2007 through April 2014 for about $5.
Injuries
Avon has received 24 reports of the Ergonomic Eyelash Curler breaking, including six reports of the spring breaking. These 24 incidents include 13 reports of injury, including three for which the consumer received medical attention.
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
14174
Product Information
Product Name
Ergonomic Eyelash Curler
Product Type
Eyelash Curlers
Number of Units
About 478,000 in the United States and 41,795 in Canada
Imported By
Avon Products, Inc., Freeport, NY
Manufactured In
China