The Recall Desk
Our severity: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

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 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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