The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·02144·Announced 2002-04-19

SC Johnson Recalls Glade Extra Outlet Scented Oil Air Fresheners

SC Johnson is recalling about 2.5 million Glade Extra Outlet Scented Oil Air Fresheners because misassembly could pose a fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire risk) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

SC Johnson of Racine, Wisconsin, is recalling approximately 2.5 million units of Glade Extra Outlet Scented Oil Air Fresheners. The recall involves two fragrances, Sky Breeze and Mystical Garden, which feature a rotating plug-thru outlet designed to allow other electrical devices to be used in the same outlet. These units have the model number SCJ079 on the back and a yellow disk on the back of the rotating outlet.

The recall was issued because the air fresheners may have been misassembled during manufacture, which could pose a risk of fire. SC Johnson has received five reports of misassembly but has not received any reports of injury or property damage. The products were sold at grocery and retail stores nationwide between January 2002 and April 2002 for between $4 and $5.

Consumers should immediately unplug the air fresheners and contact SC Johnson for a free, full value replacement coupon or a refund. Consumers may contact SC Johnson at (800) 571-0920 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Sunday, or anytime online at www.scjohnson.com.

The recalled product

Product
Glade® Extra Outlet Scented Oil Air Fresheners
Manufacturer
SC Johnson, of Racine, Wisc.
Category
Consumer Product — Air Fresheners
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same hazard · fire

See all →

Similar recalls