W.E. Bassett Recalls Eyelash Curlers Due to Handle Detachment Risk
The W.E. Bassett Company is recalling 220,000 eyelash curlers because the plastic handles can detach, causing injuries to the eyes and face.
What this means for you
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 where 11 injuries have been reported, but no fatalities or serious injuries requiring hospitalization are mentioned, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for reported injuries without critical outcomes.
Plain-English summary
The W.E. Bassett Company, of Shelton, Conn., is recalling approximately 220,000 "Frosted Grip" eyelash curlers. The recall is being conducted in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The affected products feature pink-plastic handles and are sold with a rubber re-fill pad. They were sold under various brand names, including TRIM and Salon Plus, and are identified by item numbers 5-87B, 5-87RA, and 5-87S printed on the packaging.
The hazard involves the plastic handles detaching, which can cause consumers to lose their grip. This malfunction has resulted in injuries to the eyes and face. The company has received 11 reports of injuries, including abrasions, contusions, and bruising in and around the eye, caused by the grip handles breaking off.
The eyelash curlers were sold nationwide at CVS, Meijer, Kroger, Rite Aid, SaveMart, Shopko, and Wal-Mart stores from September 2003 to June 2004 for between $3 and $4. Consumers should stop using these eyelash curlers immediately and contact The W.E. Bassett Company for a prepaid mailer to return the product for a free replacement and a $5 off coupon towards any TRIM product. For more information, consumers can call the company toll-free at (800) 394-8746 or visit www.trim.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Eyelash Curlers
- Manufacturer
- The W.E. Bassett Company, of Shelton, Conn.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Beauty Tools
- Affected units
- 220,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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