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Medium RiskCPSCcpsc-1294INJURY

Target Recalls Hand-Held Air Misters Due to Injury Hazard

Units Affected
168,000
Recall Date
January 16, 2013
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Injury
Target Stores Nationwide From February 2012 To May 2012 For Approximately $2.50. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1294.

The recall is for hand-held devices designed to spray a mist for personal cooling. The Air Misters are 8 inches tall and hold 2 ounces of water at the "Fill" line. They are clear plastic cylinders with colored tops and bases. The tops and bases come in black, blue, green and pink. A nylon carrying strap is attached to the tops. Instructions for use are written in white lettering on the outside of the clear plastic cylinder.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1294.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled misters and return them to any Target store for a full refund.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Target Stores Nationwide From February 2012 To May 2012 For Approximately $2.50. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1294.

Target Guest Relations, at (800) 440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.target.com, click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page, and then select Sports, Outdoor and Recreation.

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Target Stores Nationwide From February 2012 To May 2012 For Approximately $2.50. Recall FAQ

Target Stores Nationwide From February 2012 To May 2012 For Approximately $2.50. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Target Recalls Hand-Held Air Misters Due to Injury Hazard. The notice was published on January 16, 2013 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 168,000 units are potentially affected.