CPSC recall 02-191, announced July 1, 2002, covers Bath & Body Works Ice Shavers (about 1,000 units). The stainless steel blade on the shaver can cut consumers and cause injury. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these ice shavers immediately and return them to any Bath & Body Works store for a full refund or store credit. Recall contact: call (800) 395-1001.
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Which products are included?
The recalled ice shavers are orange and blue, come with two ice maker cups, and have a palm tree design on the sides of the machine. On the front of the ice shaver are the words, "Bath and Body Works Art Stuff." The ice shaver has a silver and blue handle, which, when turned, compresses the ice onto a stainless steel blade. On the bottom are the ice shaver are the words "Made in Taiwan."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The stainless steel blade on the shaver can cut consumers and cause injury.
Incidents and injuries
Bath & Body Works has received five reports of incidents, which caused minor injuries to consumers' hands and fingers. These incidents occurred at various Bath & Body Works stores.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these ice shavers immediately and return them to any Bath & Body Works store for a full refund or store credit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Bath & Body Works
- Recall number
- 02-191
- Units
- About 1,000
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Bath & Body Works retail stores sold the ice shavers nationwide throughout May 2002 for about $20.
- Importer
- Bath & Body Works Inc., of Columbus, Ohio
Ice Shavers
CPSC product type: Ice Shavers
Recall contact information
For additional information, consumers should call Bath & Body Works at (800) 395-1001 between 8:30 and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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