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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2004-07-29

CPSC, The W.E. Bassett Company Announce Recall Eyelash Curlers

Is my product affected?

Eyelash Curlers

  • Brand The W.E. Bassett Company, of Shelton, Conn.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

The W.E. Bassett Company is recalling "Frosted Grip" eyelash curlers with pink-plastic handles sold under brand names including TRIM and Salon Plus. The plastic handles can detach during use, causing consumers to lose their grip and potentially suffer injuries to the eyes and face. The affected eyelash curlers were sold at retailers including Wal-Mart, CVS, Shopko, Rite Aid, and Kroger, and can be identified by item numbers 5-87B, 5-87RA, or 5-87S printed on the packaging.

Consumers who own these eyelash curlers should stop using them immediately and contact The W.E. Bassett Company for a prepaid mailer. The company will provide a free replacement eyelash curler and a $5 off coupon toward any TRIM product in exchange for returning the recalled item.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The plastic handles can detach and cause consumers to lose their grip, resulting in injuries to the eyes and face.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using these eyelash curlers immediately and contact The W.E. Bassett Company for a prepaid mailer to return the eyelash curler for a free replacement plus a $5 off coupon towards any TRIM product.

Details from the source

The "Frosted Grip" eyelash curlers have pink-plastic handles and are sold with a rubber re-fill pad. The eyelash curlers were sold under various brand names, including TRIM and Salon Plus. There are no identifying marks on the eyelash curler. However, item numbers are printed on the packaging. Item numbers involved in the recall include 5-87B (sold at Wal-Mart, CVS and Shopko), 5-87RA (sold at Rite Aid) and 5-87S (sold at Kroger).

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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