CPSCGeneral Alert
Paddywax Recalls Fragrance Diffusers Due to Violation of the FHSA Labeling Requi...
Published: June 20, 2013Recall ID: 13223Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The label on the diffusers violates the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) by omitting the presence of petroleum distillates. Petroleum distillates pose an aspiration hazard if swallowed.
Product Description & Identification
The recall includes ECO and RELISH Paddywax diffusers sold in three fragrances. Fragrances include ECO Blood Orange with Bergamot, ECO Grapefruit with Coriander and RELISH Ocean Tide with Sea Salt. The diffusers were sold in a solid tan cylinder-shaped container measuring about 11-inches high by 2-3/4 inch diameter. The diffuser includes a green or blue glass vase and evaporating diffuser sticks. "Paddywax" and the fragrance name are printed on the front of the cylinder.
Affected Products
Paddywax Fragrance Diffusers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Paddywax-Recalls-Fragrance-Diffusers |
| Title | Paddywax Recalls Fragrance Diffusers Due to Violation of the FHSA Labeling Requirements |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13223.Sea%2520Salt%2520DiffuserLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Paddywax Ocean Tide with Sea Salt Fragrance Diffuser/Tester |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13223.Blood%2520Orange%2520DiffuserLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Paddywax Blood Orange with Bergamot Fragrance Diffuser/Tester |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13223.Grapefruit%2520DiffuserLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Paddywax Grapefruit with Coriander Fragrance Diffuser/Tester |
| Hazards › Name | The label on the diffusers violates the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) by omitting the presence of petroleum distillates. Petroleum distillates pose an aspiration hazard if swallowed. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Paddywax Fragrance Diffusers |
| Products › Type | Vaporizers/Diffusers/Misters |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,100 |
| Recall I D | 1406 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the diffusers and move out of reach of children and pets. Contact Paddywax for instructions on returning unopened containers and disposal of opened containers to receive a replacement product. |
| Retailers › Name | Small gift shops, grocery, pharmacy, plant nurseries and spas nationwide and online at www.Paddywax.com from January 2013 through April 2013 for about $28. |
| Recall Date | 2013-06-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall includes ECO and RELISH Paddywax diffusers sold in three fragrances. Fragrances include ECO Blood Orange with Bergamot, ECO Grapefruit with Coriander and RELISH Ocean Tide with Sea Salt. The diffusers were sold in a solid tan cylinder-shaped container measuring about 11-inches high by 2-3/4 inch diameter. The diffuser includes a green or blue glass vase and evaporating diffuser sticks. "Paddywax" and the fragrance name are printed on the front of the cylinder. |
| Recall Number | 13223 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Paddywax LLC, of Franklin, Tenn. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Paddywax toll-free at (888) 442-3088 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at customer.service@paddywax.com or go online at www.paddywax.com and click on Recall for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-28T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |