Paddywax Recalls Fragrance Diffusers for Missing FHSA Labeling
Paddywax is recalling about 2,100 fragrance diffusers because their labels omit petroleum distillates, a substance that poses an aspiration hazard if swallowed.
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 is classified as Moderate because it involves a labeling error (omission of petroleum distillates) that creates a theoretical aspiration hazard, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported.
Plain-English summary
Paddywax LLC is recalling approximately 2,100 units of Paddywax Fragrance Diffusers. The recall involves ECO and RELISH diffusers in three specific fragrances: Blood Orange with Bergamot, Grapefruit with Coriander, and Ocean Tide with Sea Salt. These products were sold in solid tan cylinder-shaped containers containing a glass vase and evaporating diffuser sticks.
The recall was issued because the product labels violate the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) by failing to disclose the presence of petroleum distillates. According to the source, petroleum distillates pose an aspiration hazard if swallowed. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.
The diffusers were sold nationwide from January 2013 through April 2013 for about $28. Distribution channels included small gift shops, grocery stores, pharmacies, plant nurseries, spas, and online at www.Paddywax.com. Consumers should immediately stop using the diffusers and move them out of reach of children and pets. They should contact Paddywax for instructions on returning unopened containers and disposing of opened containers to receive a replacement product.
The recalled product
- Product
- Paddywax Fragrance Diffusers
- Manufacturer
- Paddywax LLC, of Franklin, Tenn.
- Affected units
- 2,100
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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