Unilever Recalls Dove Facial Cleansing Massager after Nine Reports of Minor Injuries
USUnilever Recalls Dove Facial Cleansing Massager after Nine Reports of Minor Injuries
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The cleansing pillows on this device can loosen or dislodge during use and then the SkinVitalizer can cause minor scratches to the skin.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves a white hand-held Facial Cleansing Massager wand that is intended for use with Dove Cleansing Pillows. When turned on, the unit vibrates. This notice applies to all units and all codes of the SkinVitalizer. No other Dove products or Dove Facial Cleansing pillows are involved in this recall.
Affected Products
Dove™ SkinVitalizer - Facial Cleansing Massager
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Unilever-Recalls-Dove-Facial-Cleansing-Massager-after-Nine-Reports-of-Minor-Injuries |
| Title | Unilever Recalls Dove Facial Cleansing Massager after Nine Reports of Minor Injuries |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1278e0286739491f9b7dbb72b0bc50d6.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Facial Cleansing Massager |
| Hazards › Name | The cleansing pillows on this device can loosen or dislodge during use and then the SkinVitalizer can cause minor scratches to the skin. |
| Injuries › Name | Unilever has received 33 reports of cleansing pillows from the SkinVitalizer falling off of the device. Unilever has received nine reports of consumers who have experienced minor scratches while using the product. No serious injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Dove™ SkinVitalizer - Facial Cleansing Massager |
| Products › Type | Massagers |
| Products › Category I D | 2038 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 438,000 units (about 50,000 of which have been purchased by consumers) |
| Recall I D | 3214 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Unilever for information on receiving a full refund. Unilever will provide all shipping charges for returned SkinVitalizer units. |
| Retailers › Name | Discount department, drug and grocery stores nationwide during February 2006 for about $10. |
| Recall Date | 2006-02-28T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves a white hand-held Facial Cleansing Massager wand that is intended for use with Dove Cleansing Pillows. When turned on, the unit vibrates. This notice applies to all units and all codes of the SkinVitalizer. No other Dove products or Dove Facial Cleansing pillows are involved in this recall. |
| Distributors › Name | Unilever, of Trumbull, Conn. |
| Recall Number | 06098 |
| Consumer Contact | Contact Unilever at (800) 896-9479 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site www.dove.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-05-14T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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