The Recall Desk
Our severity:ModerateCPSC·02191·Announced 2002-07-01

Bath & Body Works Recalls Ice Shavers Due to Cut Risk

Bath & Body Works is recalling approximately 1,000 ice shavers sold in May 2002 because the stainless steel blade can cut consumers' hands and fingers.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a product with a sharp blade that has caused minor injuries to hands and fingers, fitting the Moderate category for low-risk physical hazards without severe injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Bath & Body Works Inc. of Columbus, Ohio, is recalling approximately 1,000 ice shavers sold nationwide in May 2002. The recalled products are orange and blue with a palm tree design, feature the words "Bath and Body Works Art Stuff" on the front, and are marked "Made in Taiwan" on the bottom. They were sold at Bath & Body Works retail stores for about $20.

The recall is due to a hazard where the stainless steel blade on the shaver can cut consumers, causing injury. Bath & Body Works has received five reports of incidents that caused minor injuries to consumers' hands and fingers at various stores.

Consumers should stop using these ice shavers immediately and return them to any Bath & Body Works store for a full refund or store credit. For additional information, consumers can call Bath & Body Works at (800) 395-1001 between 8:30 and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Ice Shavers
Manufacturer
Bath & Body Works Inc., of Columbus, Ohio
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen & Dining
Hazard
Affected units
1,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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