Pfizer Recalls PureSilk Shave Gel for Women Due to Rupture Risk

Plain-English summary

Pfizer is voluntarily recalling cans of PureSilk Shave Gel for women sold between October 1995 and June 1996. The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The inner liner of the cans may corrode, causing the can to rupture. This rupture could propel a plastic component or the gel from the can, posing a risk of injury from sharp edges or the plastic parts.

More than 500,000 purple, seven-ounce cans were sold nationwide at drug, grocery, and cosmetic stores for between $2 and $2.50. Pfizer is aware of 10 incidents of the cans rupturing, but no injuries have been reported. This recall does not affect the PureSilk Shave Cream product.

Consumers should stop using the shave gel immediately and discharge the gel to reduce pressure within the can. They should record the lot number printed on the bottom of the container and then discard the can. To receive a free replacement certificate or a refund, consumers should send their name, address, and the container lot number to Pfizer Consumer Health Care - Consumer Relations Dept., 235 East 42nd Street, New York, N.Y. 10017-5755, or call (800) 723-7529 for more information.

The recalled product

Product

PureSilk Shave Gel for women

Manufacturer

Pfizer

Category

Consumer Product — Personal Care

Hazard

• laceration
• projectile

Distribution

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