The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14174·Announced 2014-05-13

Avon Recalls Ergonomic Eyelash Curler Due to Eye Injury Hazard

Avon is recalling Ergonomic Eyelash Curlers because they can break and expose a metal pin, posing an eye injury hazard.

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 has been reported (13 reports of injury, 3 requiring medical attention), but no deaths or serious injuries are explicitly stated, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Avon Products, Inc. is recalling approximately 478,000 Ergonomic Eyelash Curlers in the United States and 41,795 in Canada. The recalled products are silver with black ergonomic finger grips, feature the word Avon engraved on the upper lash curling bar, and have the model number F3093441 on the box. These curlers were sold by independent Avon sales representatives or online at www.avon.com from January 2007 through April 2014 for about $5.

The recall is being issued because the eyelash curler can break, exposing a metal pin that poses an eye injury hazard to consumers. Avon has received 24 reports of the curler breaking, including six reports of the spring breaking. These 24 incidents include 13 reports of injury, three of which required medical attention.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ergonomic Eyelash Curler and return it to Avon in exchange for either a refund or a Mega Effects Mascara. Consumers can contact Avon Products toll-free at (877) 217-5076 (English) or (877) 217-5077 (Español) from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.avon.com by clicking on Product Recall at the bottom of the page.

The recalled product

Product
Ergonomic Eyelash Curler
Manufacturer
Avon Products, Inc., Freeport, NY
Category
Consumer Product — Cosmetics
Hazard
Affected units
478,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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