JANUARY 2004
Sassi America Inc., of Elk Grove Village, Ill., is
voluntarily recalling about 72,000 bottles of acrylic primer used to prepare
fingernails before applying artificial nails. This methacrylic acid primer is
not packaged in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention
Packaging Act.
The primer is packaged in amber-colored bottles with black caps. The model
number 508, 509, 510, 511 or 512 is written on the front of the label.
"SASSI" also is written on the labels. The primer was sold in
.25-ounce, .50-ounce, 1-ounce, 2-ounce and 4-ounce size bottles. The acrylic
primers were sold separately and in kits.
Grocery and beauty supply stores nationwide sold the primer from June 2000
through January 2004 for between $2 and $10.
Consumers should return the acrylic primer and kits to the store where
purchased to receive a refund. For more information call Sassi collect at (847)
228-0334 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
MARCH
2004
John Frieda Professional
Hair Care, Inc. Announces Voluntary U.S. Recall of a Hair Styling Spray, Sheer
BlondeŽ, Curvaceous Blonde™
John Frieda
Professional Hair Care, Inc. announced today it is voluntarily recalling a
limited amount of its Sheer Blond Curvaceous Blonde 6.7 fluid ounces pump
spray, sold only at Eckerd stores in the states of Delaware, Maryland, New
Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The voluntary recall was initiated after
routine testing revealed a possible contamination with Pseudomonas, a bacterium which can cause
infections in an open wound or cut in rare circumstances.
The recalled product was distributed only to Eckerd drug
stores in the above-mentioned states. A total of 104 cases (624 bottles) are affected
by this recall. The Eckerd stores who received the indicated lots have been
notified and are pulling the product from their shelves.
The product recall is limited to the following lot codes: S001AW037 and S001AW040. The code is printed on the bottom
of the bottle.
Sheer Blonde Curvaceous Blonde bottles, not bearing the
above codes, are not affected by the recall nor are all other John Frieda
Professional Hair Care Inc., products.
Consumers who purchased the recalled lots are urged to
return them to the Eckerd store where they purchased the product for a full
refund.
Consumers with questions
may contact the Company's consumer relations toll free hotline at
1-800-521-3189 between the hours of 8am - 5pm Monday through Friday, EST.
JULY 2004
The W.E. Bassett Company Announces
Recall Eyelash Curlers
Name of product: Eyelash Curlers
Units: 220,000
Manufacturer/Importer: The W.E. Bassett Company, of Shelton, Conn.
Hazard: The plastic handles can detach and cause consumers to lose their
grip, resulting in injuries to the eyes and face.
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).
Sold at: CVS, Meijer, Kroger, Rite Aid, SaveMart, Shopko, and Wal-Mart
stores nationwide from September 2003 to June 2004 for between $3 and $4.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: 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.
Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should contact The W.E. Bassett Company toll-free at (877) 929-1933 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET
Monday through Friday or visit their Web site at http://www.trim.com/frosted_grip_eyelash.html.
AUGUST 2004
John FriedaŽ Professional Hair Care, Inc. Announces
Voluntary U.S. Recall of a Blow Dryer Styling Spray, Frizz-EaseŽ 5-Minute
Manager™
John Frieda Professional Hair
Care, Inc. announced it is voluntarily recalling its Frizz-Ease 5-Minute
Manager Blow-Dry Styling Spray, 6.7 fluid ounces (200 ml) pump spray.
The product recall is limited to
the following lot codes: S025AS064 and S025AS065. The
code is printed on the bottom of the bottle.
Frizz-Ease 5-Minute Manager bottles,
not bearing the above codes, are not affected by the recall nor any other John
Frieda Professional Hair Care Inc. products.
Consumers who purchased the
recalled lots are urged to dispose of the product, and contact the Company's
consumer relations department at 1-888-505-4254 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m., Monday through Friday EDST to receive a redemption coupon for its full
value.
Consumers with questions may contact the Company's
consumer relations department at 1-888-505-4254 between the hours of 9:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday EDST.
WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 25
PRODUCT
a) Pantene PRO-V shampoo Hydrating Curls, 400 mL (13.5 fl oz.). Shampoo is
packaged in a plastic bottle. UPC 80878-00451.
b) Pantene PRO-V shampoo Classic Clean, 400 mL (13.5 fl oz.). Shampoo is
packaged in a plastic bottle. UPC 80878-00452.
c) Pantene PRO-V shampoo Smooth & Sleek, 400 mL (13.5 fl oz.). Shampoo is
packaged in a plastic bottle. UPC 80878-00448.
d) Pantene PRO-V shampoo Color Revival, 400 mL (13.5 fl oz.). Shampoo is
packaged in a plastic bottle. UPC 80878-00449.
e) Pantene PRO-V shampoo Clarifying, 400 mL (13.5 fl oz.). Shampoo is packaged
in a plastic bottle. UPC 80878-00453.
f) Pantene PRO-V shampoo Regular, 400 mL (13.5 fl oz.). Shampoo is packaged in
a plastic bottle. UPC 80878- 00463.
CODE
a) Manufacturer’s code (L) 31345395XD;
b) Manufacturer’s code (L) 31565395XH;
c), d), e) and f) Manufacturer’s code unknown.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER APO Health Inc., Oceanside, NY.
REASON Products were contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Approx. 10, 684 cases/12 bottles per case.
DISTRIBUTION NY and OH.