CPSC, The W.E. Bassett Company Announce Recall Eyelash Curlers
USCPSC, The W.E. Bassett Company Announce Recall Eyelash Curlers
Recalling Firm: The W.E. Bassett Company, of Shelton, Conn.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The plastic handles can detach and cause consumers to lose their grip, resulting in injuries to the eyes and face.
Product Description & Identification
The "Frosted Grip" eyelash curlers have pink-plastic handles and are sold with a rubber re-fill pad. The eyelash curlers were sold under various brand names, including TRIM and Salon Plus. There are no identifying marks on the eyelash curler. However, item numbers are printed on the packaging. Item numbers involved in the recall include 5-87B (sold at Wal-Mart, CVS and Shopko), 5-87RA (sold at Rite Aid) and 5-87S (sold at Kroger).
Affected Products
Eyelash Curlers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-The-WE-Bassett-Company-Announce-Recall-Eyelash-Curlers- |
| Title | CPSC, The W.E. Bassett Company Announce Recall Eyelash Curlers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/eyelash-curler.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Eyelash Curler |
| Hazards › Name | The plastic handles can detach and cause consumers to lose their grip, resulting in injuries to the eyes and face. |
| Injuries › Name | Bassett has received 11 reports of injuries from the grip handles breaking off, causing abrasions, contusions and bruising in and around the eye. |
| Products › Name | Eyelash Curlers |
| Products › Type | Eyelash Curlers |
| Products › Category I D | 1935 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 220,000 |
| Recall I D | 2659 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these eyelash curlers immediately and contact The W.E. Bassett Company for a prepaid mailer to return the eyelash curler for a free replacement plus a $5 off coupon towards any TRIM product. |
| Retailers › Name | CVS, Meijer, Kroger, Rite Aid, SaveMart, Shopko, and Wal-Mart stores nationwide, from September 2003 to June 2004, for between $3 and $4. |
| Recall Date | 2004-07-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | The "Frosted Grip" eyelash curlers have pink-plastic handles and are sold with a rubber re-fill pad. The eyelash curlers were sold under various brand names, including TRIM and Salon Plus. There are no identifying marks on the eyelash curler. However, item numbers are printed on the packaging. Item numbers involved in the recall include 5-87B (sold at Wal-Mart, CVS and Shopko), 5-87RA (sold at Rite Aid) and 5-87S (sold at Kroger). |
| Recall Number | 04188 |
| Manufacturers › Name | The W.E. Bassett Company, of Shelton, Conn. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers should contact The W.E. Bassett Company toll-free at (800) 394-8746 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.trim.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-03-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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