The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14175·Announced 2014-05-13

Misty Mate Recalls Hand-Held Personal Misters Due to Laceration Risk

Misty Mate is recalling about 9,000 hand-held personal misters sold at Hibbet Sports because the plastic cylinder can shatter, 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 has been reported (minor lacerations), but no serious injuries or deaths are documented, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for reported minor injuries without escalation to severe harm.

Plain-English summary

Misty Mate Inc. is recalling approximately 9,000 Misty 2.5 High Pressure Personal Misters. These 2.5-ounce devices, manufactured in China, are designed to spray water for personal cooling and feature a clear plastic cylinder, blue base and top, and a nylon carrying strap. The recall was initiated because the plastic cylinder can shatter during use, posing a risk of laceration to the consumer.

The recalled misters were sold exclusively at Hibbet Sports stores nationwide from May 2013 through July 2013 for about $8 each. Misty Mate has received two reports of incidents involving shattered personal misters, including one report of minor lacerations.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled personal mister and return it to Misty Mate for a refund. For more information, consumers can contact Misty Mate at (800) 233-6478 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit www.mistymate.com and click "Press Releases" at the bottom of the page.

The recalled product

Product
Misty 2.5 High Pressure Personal Misters
Manufacturer
Misty Mate Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.
Category
Consumer Product — Personal Care / Cooling Devices
Hazard
Affected units
9,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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