The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13097·Announced 2013-01-16

Target Recalls Hand-Held Air Misters Due to Shattering Injury Hazard

Target is recalling about 168,000 hand-held Air Misters because the plastic cylinders can shatter during use, posing a laceration risk.

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 injury (lacerations) has been reported, but no fatalities or serious injuries requiring hospitalization are explicitly stated, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Target Corp. is recalling approximately 168,000 hand-held Air Misters sold in Target stores nationwide from February 2012 to May 2012 for approximately $2.50. The recall is due to a hazard where the clear plastic cylinders can shatter during use, posing an injury risk to consumers.

The Air Misters are 8-inch tall devices designed to spray mist for personal cooling. They hold 2 ounces of water and feature colored tops and bases in black, blue, green, or pink, with a nylon carrying strap attached. Target has received three reports of incidents where the misters shattered, including one instance where a consumer received lacerations.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Air Misters and return them to any Target store for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Target Guest Relations at (800) 440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.target.com and select Product Recalls under Sports, Outdoor and Recreation.

The recalled product

Product
Air Mister
Manufacturer
Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Personal Cooling Devices
Hazard
Affected units
168,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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